Practical C++ language tips!

[effizy]

I am new to C++ or any form of programming language. Would appreciate any practical tips on:
- approaching problems
- techniques on writing codes
- rule of thumb for writing codes
- fixing errors
- how to define and use(call) functions
- loop
- array
- float, double
- error messages.
Basically, any general info on what i should learn to master as i begin my journey into the programming world. Don't mind a tutor if possible.

Thank-you all.
Effizy

[attaboy]

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