Learning C++

[Schwartz]

am looking to learn the basics of programming with C++ through an online course/tutorial (preferably taking 1-2 months). A free course would be nice, but I am willing to pay some money. What is the best way to learn C++ online?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

If your willing to spend money why not read a book on it? I know a lot of IRC chat rooms have users that are skilled in C++, C, Python, Java Script and the list goes on. Some of them are willing to help and others not so much, but the ones who are will teach you how to script or program.

 

[Sharky.]

Learn C first if you don't already know it, then C++. As for actually learning it, I think you'd be better off finding a good C/C++ book or two and learning from the book - I don't even think there are any online C 'courses' (or at least good ones).

It's much more rewarding learning programming languages yourself, anyway.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Sharky is right

 

[Azuremen]

Learn C first if you don't already know it, then C++. As for actually learning it, I think you'd be better off finding a good C/C++ book or two and learning from the book - I don't even think there are any online C 'courses' (or at least good ones).

This. Learning from a basic point will help a lot. Self teaching isn't hard once you've got a lot of the basics down. And will likely result in better coding habits and thought processes.

It's much more rewarding learning programming languages yourself, anyway.

But having that degree still helps. Though, its really more about the problem solving process, learning at a university.

 

[MHPALA]

FINALLY A THREAD I CAN RELATE WITH !!!!

Here is what i'm reading right now. It is very helpful.
http://www.cplusplus.com/files/tutorial.pdf

I wouldnt go straight ahead into learning C++. First learn how the Von Neumann architecture works(MIPS or RISC ISA) to get a idea of how a computer works in general.



You can also get some sweet notes off the berkley C++ course .
Or any college courses, just type C++ in google and you will see a vast amount of notes (pdf documents) to study from.

After your done learning C++ it'll be easier to learn any other programming language since they run off of the same concept.

Need any help just pm me:tup:.

 

[Schwartz]

Learn C first if you don't already know it, then C++. As for actually learning it, I think you'd be better off finding a good C/C++ book or two and learning from the book - I don't even think there are any online C 'courses' (or at least good ones).

It's much more rewarding learning programming languages yourself, anyway.

Thanks. I will look for a book of some sort...

 

[BobK]

What exactly is your objective here? Are you looking to learn programming in general, or are you learning C++ in particular?

Historical sidenote: Back in the 1980's there were many who said that if Pascal wasn't your first language, you would be mentally crippled forever and incapable of learning 'proper' programming. Unfortunately those saying that included a lot of college professors and other academics.