Easy way to learn C++?

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Liam

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Hey dudes and dudettes,
I'm 15 and currently studying GCSE ICT but my teacher has decided to put me on A level work, anyway I want to surprise her by learning C++. I found a tutorial but it is daunting and really boring; does anyone have any links to step by step guides or anything for me?

Thanks!

Liam
 
i'm doing a computer science course at uni in australia, and they dont let you learn c, c# or c++ until youve done Java.... i'm 6 weeks into learning java now, and its boring as hell. they reckon that learning any of the c languages is too hard straight off, but if you know java, then apparently its really easy, because its all object oriented programming, and java is very basic compared to c c# and c++.

anyway that didn't answer your question!
if your interested in java then my uni website might help: http://web.csse.uwa.edu.au/undergraduate/units/cits1200
 
Livzz said:
i'm doing a computer science course at uni in australia, and they dont let you learn c, c# or c++ until youve done Java.... i'm 6 weeks into learning java now, and its boring as hell. they reckon that learning any of the c languages is too hard straight off, but if you know java, then apparently its really easy, because its all object oriented programming, and java is very basic compared to c c# and c++.

anyway that didn't answer your question!
if your interested in java then my uni website might help: http://web.csse.uwa.edu.au/undergraduate/units/cits1200
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Really? I'm doing computer science at Melbourne Uni, and they insist on starting off with C. In many ways starting off with any new programming language is boring. You're not yet comfortable with the language, and don't know enough about it to code anything interesting. There are a lot of tutorials you can find through google, and you may wish to skim a few books at a library, and see what you like.
 
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Does it sound a bit immediate that i'm trying to teach myself C at the age of 15?

Also what programs support the creation of Java?
 
Liam said:
Does it sound a bit immediate that i'm trying to teach myself C at the age of 15?
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Not really, if you're interested in it, I was 13 when I first learnt C. It's not that difficult, if you stick with it.
 
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for learning Java, we use BlueJ from http://www.bluej.org
it doesn't have any tutorials, but its great as a student because it lets you write the code, and execute it within the same program.

and i dont think age has anything to do with it... if your keen to learn and put in the effort then you'll have no trouble
 
if you do end up having a go at java, theres a few exercises at the first link i gave you, if you click on the "laboratories" link on the left. and if you have a look around the rest of that site you'll find some stuff about BlueJ and general java info
 
easy way to learn a language? lol not really...

A lot of people say starting with basic is a good place to start, qbasic and what not, but I guess everyone is different.

I've done a little bit with C, C++, php, cgi, but I understand HTML really well. Or atleast I use to, I have not done anything with web pages in a couple years, but at one point i could design entire web pages withuot anything but my brain and notepad, but I imagine im a little rusty now, lol...but anywayz to the point...

I think the best way to learn is to actually design C++ programs, things that interest you, or things you want to make. Start with simple things, like a 4 function calculator, or something simple, and gradually work your way up.

I find how to books boring and repetitive, but sitting down with some C++, a compiler, and an idea can actually be entertaining
 
Liam said:
Does it sound a bit immediate that i'm trying to teach myself C at the age of 15?
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I wish I would have taken more of an interest in computer programming when I was 15. I would create BASIC programs on my TI-89 graphing calculator during math class (still have this elaborate Sports application on my calculator that takes up most of the memory) but learning the fundamentals of C at an early age would have really given me a boost in my current profession.

Also what programs support the creation of Java?
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I create all of my Java applets with a program called JCreator. The LE version is free!

I used to have a really good Java book but I can not find it and do not remember the name or publisher. Most books from Sybex, O'Reilly and Thomson Learning are really good and there are more than a few sites like java.sun.com that could help you get started.
 
Liam said:
Does it sound a bit immediate that i'm trying to teach myself C at the age of 15?

Also what programs support the creation of Java?
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Bro I knew a member of TGS who knew ASM at the age of 13. C++ was his first language. The younger you start the more likely you are to reach your full potential :) .

C++ is a very intimidating language to start with. If you feel you're absolutely lost, try learning an easier language like Java. Once you have the programming concepts down it's just a matter of learning syntax.
 
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