I'm wanting to learn more about C++ coding

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I wanting to learn more about c++ coding, I've been reading some good websites online. I know digitalpoint isn't the best forum for coding. So can someone point me to good coding forums?
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  • google is your friend

    C++ programming forums - Google Search
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    • There are several different schools of thought on how to learn C++.
      I think starting from the basics and working your way up to the modern Visual C++ is the best way.

      A Good article on this is:
      Code:
      artima.com/cppsource/top_cpp_books.html
      You might even want to start more basic, and start with C and work your way up to have a better foundation.

      Once you've learned some, the C++ Cookbook is a good reference. (not real useful for learning if you don't know the C++ syntax, but it has VERY good examples of code)

      -Brad
    • Thanks @VisualWebEffects,

      Doesn't it surprise you how many people come in here to ask a VERY trivial question that they could have searched themselves? In most case, I tend to skip the question and not bother showing them any links or answer their question.

      I don't think there's something hard about searching 'C++ forum' or 'c++ programming forums' with any of the major search engines
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  • I think I understand why they do that though. They simply don't give a rip what a computer (google) thinks they should see and would rather ask those with experience directly what has worked for them.

    todd
  • you know what, to be honest, yes i get annoyed by people asking such a blatant thing but i do not mind replying with a quick link to a google search. takes me less than 5 seconds to get the link and post it into the thread, and if it helps someone out then i have done my duty as a programmer and developer.

    Whats 5 seconds of your life? Especially if it is in the effort of assisting someone else to learn or grow? I mean really what is 5 seconds in this regards? no matter the forum you find such a post in???

    is not the main keyword in this forum sections name: Programming??? and is not it's parent forum have the keyword: support??????
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    • I think scolding someone for not googling may be a bit harsh, when it's entirely possible that after doing a search they were simply overwhelmed with the quantity of results, and decided to request some direction from someone with experience.

      Sometimes we need to read between the lines.

      To the OP, and anyone else looking, here's a great guide for picking up on C, OOP, and C++:

      C and C++ in 5 days

      Cheers,
      Phil.
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  • rabil, what is your current level of expertise with programming?

    Do you already know C?

    Do you already know other programming languages?

    Do you already know the object-oriented concepts: encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism?

    Are you very familiar with how pointers can be used to create data structures such as linked lists?

    Have you dealt with operator overloading before?

    Are you familiar with how compilers work, with make and lint?

    If not, then C++ might be intimidating. The main advantage of C++ is that it lets programmers combine object-oriented design with the hands-on, low-level control of C. If you don't understand why these would be advantages, then a less complex language might be a better choice at first.

    By the way, coding forums I like include JoelOnSoftware.com, ArsTechnica.com, Kuro5hin.org, and Slashdot.org (although it's full of ignorant zealots spouting Linux nonsense). Each has articles and discussion forums about software, coding, technology, digital life and business, etc.

    Chris
  • For just learning c++ I would recommend the Waite Group's Turbo C++ by Robert Lafore (or anything else he writes).

    That particular book is dated (and for Borland's Turbo C++ compiler - DOS Based) yet I've found that in the C++ world it still ranks up there when it comes to programming knowledge and ease of use. He's a great author

    Btw - is there a reason why you want to learn C++? Not that you need one - just curious...

    Good luck.

    John
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