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I want to learn C++ or C as a programming language because 'Visual Basic' just didnt really do much for me. I was able to pick the basics of VB up in no time and teach them to a retarded monkey, non of my programs were actually unique because they had been churned out by many other VB programmers before and there is not much scope for originality. Thats just my opinion so no one have a go at me for saying that.
To cut to the chase, i want to learn a language where i can set my teeth into and have fun learning it whilst it not being 'easy' to learn the basics.
I realise I need a compiler - Which one should i use.
I need some Source-code/Tuts - Could someone point me in the direction.
I need general advice.
C or C++, which one.
Thankyou,
James
To cut to the chase, i want to learn a language where i can set my teeth into and have fun learning it whilst it not being 'easy' to learn the basics.
I realise I need a compiler - Which one should i use.
I need some Source-code/Tuts - Could someone point me in the direction.
I need general advice.
C or C++, which one.
Thankyou,
James
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Thanks for your replies.
I always used to be kind of ashamed when i had to say i was a VB programmer :(
I have found a compiler and have got some tuts lined up so i should be having a good bash at it today.
I always used to be kind of ashamed when i had to say i was a VB programmer :(
I have found a compiler and have got some tuts lined up so i should be having a good bash at it today.
Mode wrote:
> I want to learn C++ or C as a programming language because 'Visual
> Basic' just didnt really do much for me. I was able to pick the
> basics of VB up in no time and teach them to a retarded monkey, non
> of my programs were actually unique because they had been churned out
> by many other VB programmers before and there is not much scope for
> originality. Thats just my opinion so no one have a go at me for
> saying that.
You are entitled to your opinion of course, but it is a strange thing to say. Originality is limited by you, not by the programming language. I cant really imagine what you can do in C/C++ that you cant do in VB especially in a windows environment.
> To cut to the chase, i want to learn a language where i can set my
> teeth into and have fun learning it whilst it not being 'easy' to
> learn the basics.
I guess the basics you've picked up in VB are equally applicable to many other languages, in the main you'll just find a different syntax but the concepts remain. Not applicable with every language of course.
> I realise I need a compiler - Which one should i use.
Try here, http://www.thefreecountry.com/compilers/cpp.shtml I'm sure you'll find something to your liking.
> I need some Source-code/Tuts - Could someone point me in the
> direction.
Searching yourself is a better idea. There are thousands of tutorials, but not all are suited to you, far better if you pick something out yourself that seems to be explaining things in a manner you understand.
> I need general advice.
> C or C++, which one.
I'd say start with C, if only to get a flavour of the syntax before moving onto C++. Its up to you really, depends how thorough you want to be. Many people don't bother with C at all and just jump into C++ and they pick up most of their C that way.
Even if you've got a specific project in mind, it'll come down to taste in the end as to whether you'd want to use C or C++. Although you might find C++ a little easier for more complex projects.
> I want to learn C++ or C as a programming language because 'Visual
> Basic' just didnt really do much for me. I was able to pick the
> basics of VB up in no time and teach them to a retarded monkey, non
> of my programs were actually unique because they had been churned out
> by many other VB programmers before and there is not much scope for
> originality. Thats just my opinion so no one have a go at me for
> saying that.
You are entitled to your opinion of course, but it is a strange thing to say. Originality is limited by you, not by the programming language. I cant really imagine what you can do in C/C++ that you cant do in VB especially in a windows environment.
> To cut to the chase, i want to learn a language where i can set my
> teeth into and have fun learning it whilst it not being 'easy' to
> learn the basics.
I guess the basics you've picked up in VB are equally applicable to many other languages, in the main you'll just find a different syntax but the concepts remain. Not applicable with every language of course.
> I realise I need a compiler - Which one should i use.
Try here, http://www.thefreecountry.com/compilers/cpp.shtml I'm sure you'll find something to your liking.
> I need some Source-code/Tuts - Could someone point me in the
> direction.
Searching yourself is a better idea. There are thousands of tutorials, but not all are suited to you, far better if you pick something out yourself that seems to be explaining things in a manner you understand.
> I need general advice.
> C or C++, which one.
I'd say start with C, if only to get a flavour of the syntax before moving onto C++. Its up to you really, depends how thorough you want to be. Many people don't bother with C at all and just jump into C++ and they pick up most of their C that way.
Even if you've got a specific project in mind, it'll come down to taste in the end as to whether you'd want to use C or C++. Although you might find C++ a little easier for more complex projects.
Mode wrote:
> To cut to the chase, i want to learn a language where i can set my
> teeth into and have fun learning it whilst it not being 'easy' to
> learn the basics.
Java is a good alternative, 90% is transferable to C and you won't have to worry about any of the headache inducing problems of C in the meantime.
> I realise I need a compiler - Which one should i use.
There are free ones, the most popular being the GNU C compiler downloadable from sourceforge.
> I need some Source-code/Tuts - Could someone point me in the
> direction.
Google should obviously spring to mind here.
> To cut to the chase, i want to learn a language where i can set my
> teeth into and have fun learning it whilst it not being 'easy' to
> learn the basics.
Java is a good alternative, 90% is transferable to C and you won't have to worry about any of the headache inducing problems of C in the meantime.
> I realise I need a compiler - Which one should i use.
There are free ones, the most popular being the GNU C compiler downloadable from sourceforge.
> I need some Source-code/Tuts - Could someone point me in the
> direction.
Google should obviously spring to mind here.
There is no IDE, is there.
I used C++ at college last year. It was alright although we got stuck with the boring crap. A black background with white text. How entertaining.
I want to learn C++ or C as a programming language because 'Visual Basic' just didnt really do much for me. I was able to pick the basics of VB up in no time and teach them to a retarded monkey, non of my programs were actually unique because they had been churned out by many other VB programmers before and there is not much scope for originality. Thats just my opinion so no one have a go at me for saying that.
To cut to the chase, i want to learn a language where i can set my teeth into and have fun learning it whilst it not being 'easy' to learn the basics.
I realise I need a compiler - Which one should i use.
I need some Source-code/Tuts - Could someone point me in the direction.
I need general advice.
C or C++, which one.
Thankyou,
James
To cut to the chase, i want to learn a language where i can set my teeth into and have fun learning it whilst it not being 'easy' to learn the basics.
I realise I need a compiler - Which one should i use.
I need some Source-code/Tuts - Could someone point me in the direction.
I need general advice.
C or C++, which one.
Thankyou,
James
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