best way to learn c++

[binaary]

I'm currently in the middle of studying first year computer science and one of our subjects is C++. The teacher has told us our coursework is to build a game but I'm still in the process of learning arrays and loops. I was just curious how other people learnt to code with c++. I currently have 2 books which are:

Sams teach yourself c++ in 21 days:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sams-Teach-Yourself-21-Days/dp/067232072X

Jumping into c++
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jumping-into-C-Alex-Allain/dp/0988927802/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514203729&sr=1-1&keywords=jumping+into+c%2B%2B

With the course I also have access to lynda.com for at least 2 years.

[dhayden]

I'm confused. Doesn't the course teach C++? Or does the course assume that you already know C++? I think most people learn C++ by taking a course in it. If C++ knowledge is a prerequisite for the course then you probably shouldn't be taking it.

[binaary]

As with most uni courses they are only allowed to teach us so much. We have been shown loops and arrays but as it's christmas and have nearly 3 weeks off I wanted to look into c++ a bit more.

I was just curious if people had/prefered a way in which they learnt c++ that wasn't a set course.

[dhayden]

It might be good to just read ahead in your class material to learn more. Be sure to do some of the exercises: programming is a lot like sports: it takes practice to get good.

If you search this forum for book recommendations, you'll find that a few pop to the top of people's lists.

Good luck!