Beginning C++

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I've been programming in C++ for a little while now and know all the basics but when it comes to actually structuring a programming and thinking of a way to make it work (when I actually do a get an idea) I get stuck. I'll write the first few then can't think how it will actually work and what commands I need for later in the program. If anyone could give me any tips on how to actually plan out and get a program written I would appreciate it.
 
Ohhh man - You have NO idea what you're getting into ;-)

Back in the days when I was edumacated in (in the days when Pascal ruled the DOS world supreme) - We spend hours on this subject. But - Currently, stuck at work , I have no time to put together a longer post on the subject.

But one thing, and you gotta spend at least 50% of your project time on this :

> What does your your program need to do <

And "Hello World" is a not a bad example.

"I need to make a program that will draw a box on the screen, and in that box, it will type, "Hello World""
"My program will also feature a "Close" button, which, when pressed, will exit the program"..

That's the requirement specs for "Hello World"...

I'll update the post a little later if I find some time....
 
Only 50%? I think I spent nearly 70% of my time outlining what the program is going to do, what basic commands I am going to have, and how they relate. Web diagrams and box diagrams help alot, along with flow charts, etc. Do this before you sit down and write any code...
 
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Only 50%? I think I spent nearly 70% of my time outlining what the program is going to do, what basic commands I am going to have, and how they relate. Web diagrams and box diagrams help alot, along with flow charts, etc. Do this before you sit down and write any code...
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Post edited accordingly - I did mean At Least 50%...
 
Thanks for the tips. I knew it was important to plan out the program first I just didn't realize how much planning was really necessary.
 
does anybody here use Bloodshed Dev-C++?? also, can I ask a few questions about programming in C++??
 
You can always ask. :)

Btw, I don't use Bloodshed Dev-C++
 
I guess your questions have been answered. If not, feel free to ask for help. But understand one thing, I will not do your homework, I will just help you along the way when you are stuck. And you know quite well why that is: learn from your mistakes or short comings.
 
I'm getting confused about pointers.., what does it exactly do?? how do you pass a pointer to a function?? I need examples and explanations to really understand them, I think I'm about to fail my course.., F:censored:ING pointers..,
 
Pointers are indeed a bit harder to understand, but maybe this will help you on the way. And muzhogg also has a good explaination, with examples and more links to tutorials.

So, after having read the before: pointers are no more than variables that refer to a location in memory (address from a variable is obtained by using the '&').

And passing a pointer to a function is no different from passing a variable. With the exception that the receiving function must expect a pointer value (by using the '*'). Look at this example.

And failing a course is not an option. :dopey:
 

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