you know making websites and software programs and the like. Unfortunately i only have a smattering of HTML (the lowest of the low) do you guys know any good books i could use to teach myself, particulary interested in C++
2006-11-16 10:51:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
I would recommend starting with a scripting language. C++ programs have to be "compiled" into an exe and that can be clumsy when you are just starting. PERL is a fantastic scripting language and, if you get comfortable with it, you can put it to work writing CGI scripts.
The most important thing is getting the basics down. Once you understand a few basic concepts, you can move from language to language without too much difficulty. The most important things are:
- conditional/branching statements (if/else, case/switch)
- loops (while, for, until)
- functions/subroutines (pieces of code you may want to call in several different places. grouped so you don't have to repeat them).
Learning how to put them together to make a program work is the first thing. Learning how to do it correctly, efficiently and elegantly is a skill you develop over time. Once you get these concepts down (and if you feel adventerous) look into object-oriented programming.
As far as books, I'd recommend anything by O'Reilly (the animal books). Good luck!!
2006-11-16 14:53:35 · answer #1 · answered by ebrosch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out www.libertybasic.com. Good intro to programming. Also Programming for Dummies book. Beginning Programming for Dummies. A step up from html is xml. Checking out javascript and cgi scripts are also a step up from html.
good luck getting programs to work. Be prepared for the 50% failure rate of most programmer's experiences. That is, only 50% of ALL software projects fail. They don't go overbudget. They don't run over time limits. They simply fail.
Having said that. It can be done. Just keep plugging away at it. Speed-reading is essential to get through the 1000 page snoozers that overpopulate the programming world.
Anything by Addison-Wesley is good.
and above all, have fun and happy coding!
2006-11-16 18:57:26 · answer #2 · answered by fillblanks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
W3schools.com is an excellent website of tutorials, but all of its content pertains to websites.
I'd recommend C++ for Dummies. Dummies books are usually good. I've also heard Sam's Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days (or 24 Hours) are good books, though I haven't read them yet.
For some reason, I prefer "programming" with Javascript rather than C++. I guess you should experiment with different programming languages out there and see what are good. You've mention C++, but you may like Java, Perl, etc.
2006-11-16 18:59:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had good luck with the Sams.Net teach yourself in 21 days books. I've used mostly Java, but the C++ book is good too. You might also look at the O'Reilly selection, the In a Nutshell series is very good.
Since C++ builds on C, you should also find a copy of The C Programming language, which is a must-have.
When you get up to it, O'Reilly also offers good books on .Net programming, look for Programming C#.
Good luck.
2006-11-16 19:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C++ For Dummies and C++ For Dummies All-In-One Desk Reference. One of then has a compiler cd.
You could learn the basics from http://cplus.about.com/od/learning1/a/cpptutorial.htm.
2006-11-16 18:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why C++?? umm well if you are looking for reference goto w3schools.com they have all type of stuff but you should have the basics down first
if youdont know the differecen between a realtional and logical oeprator then yeah maybe take a class at your community college to get the basic
2006-11-16 18:53:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋