Thread: Tell me about C/C++

(I know you want to, ninja)
Well, teach me. I have a compiler and I have basic knowledge, but I'd like to know more before I decide to take courses.

http://www.cprogramming.com/

int main()
{
int a, b;
int result;

a = 5;
b = 4;
a = a + 1;
result = a - b;

cout <<result<<endl;
}

It might look really confusing at first, but when you actually sit down and read it slowly, it's pretty easy to understand.

In the code I provided, I'm saying that a = 5 and b = 2, then I'm taking a and adding 1 to it, then taking the new answer of a and subtracting it from b which would give me 2.

I just started learning yesterday :3

I'm using code::blocks for my C++ writing along with the www.cplusplus.com website.

Should I learn C or C++ first?

I'm learning C++ to learn how to make my own game engine. I don't really know anything about C.

Well, it depends on what you want to do with it. C++ is better for large projects, while C is best if you're writing time-critical applications. C would also be the logical choice if you want to make other things than computer programs, like if you want to program other integrated chips.
Many hold that you should always learn C first and then move on to C++, as C++ almost is a superset of C, but either way knowing one will help you with the other.

Originally Posted by khh

Many hold that you should always learn C first and then move on to C++

I disagree with that

There's certain things that are the "right way" in C, but the "wrong way" in C++ (and vice versa)
Arrays being the biggy

You may fall into the trap of using wrong methodologies in either language

Originally Posted by slayer

I'm learning C++ to learn how to make my own game engine. I don't really know anything about C.

If you're just getting started with C++, I recommend a few smaller (like, MUCH smaller) projects first.

Originally Posted by Replicon

If you're just getting started with C++, I recommend a few smaller (like, MUCH smaller) projects first.

Indeed,
first learn the language, then do something small and easy to get the hang of things

Originally Posted by Ynot

hangman is always a good first game

pick a random word from file of possible words
let the user guess letters
print letters found, and underscores for not found
keep a count of num guesses

You've just started on your journey as a bridge-builder
Your ultimate aim is this
http://secretperson.files.wordpress....n-bridge-l.jpg
but you've got to start off building a few of these first
http://www.freeimageslive.co.uk/file...46.preview.jpg

either, really
they're 80% the same
(C++ started out as an extension to C)

depends if you prefer procedural or object orientated programming