What now?

[Rave]

ok, i studied c++, from ground up to classes, inhertience, hash tables, sorting algorithms, now thats where the book ends on. after that i have no idea what to study in c++, i want to learn something related to networking, or anything more advanced. i also started java.

any hints on which way should i take

[Disch]

Books and classes only take you so far.

To really learn a language you have to use it.

Start writing programs. If you want to learn about networking, write a program that involves networking. Fill in the gaps in your knowledge as you go.

[3pj6b7Xj]

So you think its all about cracking the book open and reading? Since you fill confident, I will assign you your first project. Make a basic text editor that reads text files and saves text files. You can not use the win api text box feature, you must make your own. Let us know when you make progress, this will put some of your skills to use ;-)

[thecodewall]

Make a lot of programs, this will test your knowledge in programming.

http://codewall.blogspot.com

[c monster]

http://beej.us/guide/bgnet/

[Rave]

i didn't just read the book, we spent most of the time doing assignments, each took about two weeks to do.
i think i am pretty comfortable with c++, nevertheless i am no expert, and want to learn more.
i know most say just start coding, but from where?, there is no point of making stuff that i already know how to, i know it means using different and efficient algorithm but that won't help me learn more.

[blackcoder41]

mrfaosfx wrote:

Make a basic text editor that reads text files and saves text files. You can not use the win api text box feature

You mean a custom GUI? I did some custom GUI before but not a custom textbox, do you mind me seeing your code?