Now that I'm unemployed I figured I might as well put the time I've got on my hands to some use. The plan is to learn C++, since there are a lot of jobs that requires it, and at least having a good base knowledge of C++ would help me get a job.
So, anyone know any good books on C++? I've been coding JAVA and C# before, so I know all the basic concepts of programming. Been poking around a little with C++ but not much. So...any tips?
Doesn't HAVE to be a book. Could be a good website as well.
If you already know your way around in java and C# you're already pretty proficient in c++... The minor details and differences you have to learn the hard way. I'd suggest you say to yourself: "I want to make a program that does this!" and then write it. Maybe a program you did in java or c# so you already know the semantics and now need to learn the syntax...
There is of course all the fringe stuff with linking with libs and so on, but that is also something you have to scar yourself with...
If you are in need of a *free* C++ IDE for Windows (MinGW,Cygwin) and Linux (GNU-C++), go here and have a go: http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html
Happy coding, m8!
