Title: I want to learn C++
Description: :(
Riku - July 18, 2003 05:33 PM (GMT)
I tried learning C++ a long time ago except I never went far because I had no help... Can anyone point out to a good compiler and a good tutorial for starters? (I used to use Dev-C++)
Dragon - July 18, 2003 06:48 PM (GMT)
Most people here use Dev-C++ (I do). As for a tutorial check out some of the sites and examples given in the various forums. Cprogramming.com also teaches some basics of C++. You can otherwise ask any questions you may have in the forum.
dr voodoo - July 18, 2003 08:46 PM (GMT)
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| Most people here use Dev-C++ (I do). |
I did now I use the Borland C++ 5.5 free command line tool. Although I do not recommend starting with it. Dev-C++ is good to start but for starter tutorials that doesn't play a great roll since the basic are exactly the same. As for a good starter tutorial... Most of them are books (also freeware downloadable) but they explain things much too long. I would suggest you would take a look at Dragon's two examples here in the General forum called "How to do things in C++". They are simple little programs. Try messing a bit around with them and then read the first chapters of a book you can then move on faster in it. If you have a basic question don't be afraid to ask it. Oh and one final thing don't learn C learn C++.
Riku - July 20, 2003 03:12 AM (GMT)
I've been experimenting with consoles. I think I know now how to use cout << ""; now...
a_bug - July 22, 2003 09:26 PM (GMT)
good! consoles are the simplest types of programs you can write. thats why beginners start with them.
Sam Fisher vs Solid Snake - August 5, 2003 01:09 AM (GMT)
a good site is www.gamedev.net
Sam Fisher vs Solid Snake - August 6, 2003 01:08 AM (GMT)
also, buy a book, something like my book "Game Programming All in One" is good, it is good for beginners and explains in an easy manner, you make basic text games to 1000+ line games like a breakout clone that is enhanced, it also teaches directX programming ofor 3d arts and stuff
FHCandyman - August 8, 2003 07:17 AM (GMT)
I use Dev C++, its pretty good, best free one that isnt command line if you ask me. as for books and tutorials. try places like
pscode.com cprogramming.com and I think theres some stuff at
codeproject.com Also, (I'm pretty sure this is legal, but it seems like it isnt for some reason, if its not dont kill me) try
http://cma.zdnet.com/book/c++/>>EDIT: posted a bunch of other good resources in my C++ Resources thread in the resources forum.
