Learning C++

[Twinkie]

Hi Guys, I recently wanted to expand my narrow scope of languages and move on from web coding, so I started of by purchased a book about C++ called Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 hours. I completed the book and it have thoroughly taught my classes, pointers, and variables, but no methods for creating an interface, accessing files, etc. All my applications looked like DOS Prompts and all I could do is std::cout and std::cin (if thats right, it has been a while). Could someone give me some guidance? :dunno:

~Twinkie

 

[DeadBattery]

Do you feel strong about your knowledge of C++ ?
If you do, you could try using OpenGL and create a graphical game.
If you don't think you learned much with that book, I recommend "The C++ Programming Language" by Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++.

 

[VPmase]

Moved to off-topic since it doesn't have anything to do with web design or development.

 

[Twinkie]

Shouldn't that book have taught me more? Do you need to use OpenGL or DirectX to make simple buttons, prompts and access files? If not, could you recommend an online tutorial that would teach me everything I need to know about application building? Also, is there a C++ website, like php.net?

Ps: I would think this has a lot to with programming help =(

 

[DeadBattery]

I like
http://nehe.gamedev.net/
for OpenGL tutorials.
By the way, I was just opening your door to something other than Console based programs.

 

[Twinkie]

I like
http://nehe.gamedev.net/
for OpenGL tutorials.
By the way, I was just opening your door to something other than Console based programs.

Thanks, but do you really need that do make simple buttons and access files?

 

[tnl2k7]

No, I know nothing about C languages so I'm not much use here, but OpenGL and DirectX are 3D rendering engines that are commonly used for games and some AutoCad type programs and video editing suites. I'm sure somebody will be able to give you a much better answer if you hang on for a while.

-Luke.

 

[DeadBattery]

There may be other graphical programs but I know OpenGL is one of them.

 

[tnl2k7]

Yes, but you wouldn't use OpenGL for basic dialogs would you!?! He only wants a basic UI, from what I gathered from his post.

-Luke.

 

[noerrorsfound]

C++ doesn't contain anything to make GUIs by default so you should use a library like wxWidgets.

 

[Twinkie]

C++ doesn't contain anything to make GUIs by default so you should use a library like wxWidgets.

Really??? (all my life I have been living a lie ) Thanks for telling me! *sigh* Could you recommend a good library for me to start building? Also, are all compilers the same, or do you need a professional one?

~Twinkie