Account Class C++

Consider the starting code: link

Explanation:

• Creating Accounts:
  • Default Account: Instantiated using the default constructor. Displays default values.
  • John Doe’s Account: Instantiated using the parameterized constructor with specified type, name, and initial balance.
• Transactions:
  • Deposit: Adds $150.0 to John Doe’s account.
  • Withdrawal: Successfully withdraws $100.0.
  • Excessive Withdrawal: Attempts to withdraw $600.0, which exceeds the current balance, demonstrating error handling.
• Output: Provides clear feedback after each transaction, showing the updated balance and any error messages.

Explanation:

• Creating Accounts:
  • Default Account: Instantiated using the default constructor. Displays default values.
  • John Doe’s Account: Instantiated using the parameterized constructor with specified type, name, and initial balance.
• Transactions:
  • Deposit: Adds $150.0 to John Doe’s account.
  • Withdrawal: Successfully withdraws $100.0.
  • Excessive Withdrawal: Attempts to withdraw $600.0, which exceeds the current balance, demonstrating error handling.
• Output: Provides clear feedback after each transaction, showing the updated balance and any error messages.

Next Steps

Can we enhance this Account class by implementing the following features:

1. Input Validation Enhancements:
   • Prevent negative deposits and withdrawals.
   • Ensure that the account type and customer name are valid strings.
2. Additional Features:
   • Interest Calculation: Implement methods to calculate and apply interest to savings accounts.
   • Transaction History: Maintain a log of all transactions (deposits and withdrawals).
   • Account ID: Create an automatically generated unique account ID
   • Add a account print function that overloads the << operator
3. Accounts Container class:
   • Add Accounts class to manage a group of account. Allow the adding, updating, deleting, and listing of accounts.