Tutorial help
I am 15 and attempting to learn how to program in c++. After finishing about 50% of the code academy python tutorial, where I learned a nice little bit of python. I knew a tiny bit about c++ and decided I really want to become adept at programming in c++. I just finished thenewboston.org c++ tutorial, and feel like I gained some valuable knowledge. Yes, I know that a lot of people don't like this tutorial because of the lack of explanation about syntax. What should I do next? I want to further my knowledge, but the mass of tutorials is flustering. I'm also open to the idea of books, or anything else. I'm looking for a recommendation of a resource along with why I should use it. Thanks for your help.
I'm really not sure. I'm kind of just looking for general knowledge about c++ right now. I know that might sound stupid. Computer programming is fascinating to me, to the point where I feel like it's possible that I would study computer science after high school.
Well I've heard a lot of people suggest "The C++ Programming Language" by Bjarne Stroustrup as an advanced C++ book. That might be something worth looking at. Why? Because it was written by the person who created C++.
You can try building yourself up learning more about the STL of C++. They can be located at the reference section in this site too.
Because they are built with the language itself, you dont need to download more API and extensions. You can try other reference for this topic too.
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Because they are built with the language itself, you dont need to download more API and extensions. You can try other reference for this topic too.
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I've personally learned a lot from just trying to figure out stuff I want to do. Often time I'll side track to understand some feature set of C++ and then, once I've learned what I wanted to know, I can apply it back to the project I'm working on.
Of course, that does occasionally need to be balanced with some structured learning too, like taking a university course or a good textbook.
Also:
http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/beginner/60639/
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list
Of course, that does occasionally need to be balanced with some structured learning too, like taking a university course or a good textbook.
Also:
http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/beginner/60639/
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list
I started programming with C++ by using the Dummies book. It was a great way to introduce concepts in programming and C++ without being overwhelmed. The only problem was I knew the language, but didn't know how to use them to create a program.
Once I became confident with C++, then I started reading books that built more sophisticated examples which showed you both how to code as well as how to use
C++ to build programs. This sort of reinforced my basic knowledge which I developed when I started out.
I'm not sure if that would work for you, but that's how I learned.
My books:
- C++ All in one desk reference for dummies
- The Deitel series on C++
- C++ without fear
If you want questions on C++, feel free to bombard me with emails (as I did with a college teacher) at sparkprogrammer@gmail.com
Hope I helped,
Joe :)
Once I became confident with C++, then I started reading books that built more sophisticated examples which showed you both how to code as well as how to use
C++ to build programs. This sort of reinforced my basic knowledge which I developed when I started out.
I'm not sure if that would work for you, but that's how I learned.
My books:
- C++ All in one desk reference for dummies
- The Deitel series on C++
- C++ without fear
If you want questions on C++, feel free to bombard me with emails (as I did with a college teacher) at sparkprogrammer@gmail.com
Hope I helped,
Joe :)
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