Category: Geeks r Us
Ok. I've always wanted to learn C++. Is there any site that will help me learn the language?
P.s. Is there any site that will help me learn it for free?
If you already know how to program look at "thinking in c++ volume 1" on the following page.
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/docs/books/eckel/
No, I don't know how to program. Although, I want to. Are there any sites to help beginners at programming C++?
I think before we get to C++, we might want to focus on basic concepts in programming skills or get comfortable with markup languages such as HTML; I think starting with HTML would be the best bet, as you can experiment with a lot of basic marking tools and see coding in an instant.
Learning any programming language (C++, Java, Python, etc.) is like learning a foreign language. You start with basic ways of talking to a computer and work your way up the ladder (what to do in certain events or writing programs within programs) to more advanced things like various ways to troubleshoot programming errors and such. I think it'd be better if we discuss this on a dedicated programmers list - one such list (which I'm a part of) is a list called programming-l. There are a number of C++ and programming gurus there so you can ask any questions about getting started in programming.
//JL
BTW, I forgot to add a number of resources for you - but I think learning with a tutor would be the best course for you:
C++ Reference: www.cplusplus.com
C++ A Gialog by Steve Heller (forgot the URL, sorry).
//JL
How about learning PHP? Any free guides on that?
For those of you with Bookshare memberships (or able to get them), there are some great books on programming there.
Teach yourself c++ in 21 days is one, just search it and you'll find it. It's a tough text, but very good.
They have resources of PHP as well.
Also check www.nonvisualdevelopment.org for further blind programming resources.
There's no need to go first through html or scripting to learn programming, if you are able and willing to do the practices and put in the time and effort required, but it is also a good choice.
I would not say HTML is a good choice, it doesn't teach you many programming concepts, but a script language like Perl or PHP might be a good start.
I'm in the UK; I don't have membership
I was looking into learning C++ a few months ago and found this site to be pretty basic and simple.
http://www.cprogramming.com/begin.html?utm_source=newletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=first-followup
Hello:
I've been using c++ for a few years.
First, to address the html thing:
HTML is mearly a markup language, nothing more. Learning HTML will not help you "learn to program," because it's not a programming language. It's just a set of elements that your browser can use to render pages.
Second, if you want to learn PHP, check out the guide on php.net
Finally: You can learn c++ from thinking in c++, which was already linked to. Skip chapter 1 and go on.
If anyone has any questions, I recommend you check out program-l, or see my profile; I don't minhd helping people get started over msn/etc, all of which is listed there.
Thanks all of you. My first (full-lenght) program, which will (hopefully) be a mud client (I'm looking for MushClient's source code), will be available when it is done. Email me and I'll send you a copy (when it is done). I don't have a bookshare acount, but I'm still looking for resources.
Well, not to rain on any parade, but this sounds a bit like you wanting to write a 12-novel epic fantasy after your first English lesson. You're not going to start writing any type of computer games or anything big overnight, and thinking that is your short-term goal may cause a lot of frustration for you and make it less likely for you to succeed. Start with small stuff and work your way up. Keep your eye on the prize, for sure, but don't forget this is easier said than done, otherwise you would not be able to make a decent living off it, and take your time and start with smaller projects. This stuff really does not come overnight.
W3 schools is also a good web site.
Not for C++ though.
You can get an elementary tutorial on Java script there though.