[rts47]

I want to learn c and c++ but i know it is not easy to do.Especially when it comes to c++ it is very hard.Where can i find very good samples and tutorials for it especially for using sdk to write modules for software?

[Jamie]

Learning C++ is a time consuming activity. I would recommend looking into buying Sams: Teach yourself C++ in 21 days. It provides a good overall guide to the syntax of the language.

Once you can comfortably compile and write your own programs in C++ then the next job is to start learning the different libraries, there are thousands of them and a lot of them repeat themselves but you should try and get to grips with a few of the more well used ones e.g. Input/Output, File Handling, Math, Time etc.

After that, it is just a case of using what you know and finding development libraries to build upon a few examples are SDL for simple 2d applications and Direct X/OpenGL for 3d applications. There is also the windows API for window applications although most developers tend to use an IDE for creating window programs.

I would suggest forgetting C and learning C++. If you have never programmed before then perhaps aim to start of really slow and just get a good grip of Hello World programs. If you have some experiance in programming then spend a little time learning the new syntax and jump into the object orientation fun that is C++.

Jamie

[Cloud9]

As the other poster alludes to, I think a lot of it depends on the previous experience you have of programming. One possibility is to start off by messing around in something with a similar feel like one of the shells in linux or unix. If you already have experience then the "learn in 21 days" is a good book. I think I bought my first copy of it around 9 years ago!

Good Luck

[mr.smith]

wel C++ is same as C language, i am not familiar with both languages, but i am a java developer and i heard that C++ and C are easy languages, i will learn both languages in near future. if i need.

[newbie]

Oh! C and c++ both are very easy languages and also the basic languages you can say..if you really want to learn them then a lot of online material and also lots of books are there..or you can also join some center ...or some institute..but you have to learn those langugaes....these both are easy to learn..so you can..

[willyoumind]

I'm also would recommend you to buy the "Sams: Teach yourself C++ in 21 days", as it is the most easy and step by step C++ learning guide, where I'm also learned my C++ through it!

[james.ballmer]

The best way , grab a book by Herbert Schidlt - "Teach Yoursef C++" . It is one of the best language for newbie..

[bill.hopkins]

I think, the best book I ever heard and came across is "How to program in C++" by Deital and Deital. It is really worth reading.

[vn4000]

"Sams: Teach yourself C++ in 21 days" and Dev-c++ as IDE
Good luck

[alice]

Originally Posted by james.ballmer

The best way , grab a book by Herbert Schidlt - "Teach Yoursef C++" . It is one of the best language for newbie..

I agree with James. Besides, studying Complete Reference in C++ (same writer) parallely will do a lot good.