C++

[Clayman]

hey guys, i think this is the wrong forum, but i don't know what other forum to ask this.

ok, this is really embarracing, i REALLY don't know what C++ is, i know its a language kinda like visual basic, but harder i think, but i don't know, like how do you use it? is there like a program called C++? like visual basic? please tell me, cuz i have no idea :(
-thanks peeople :)

[awligon]

No problem, this is the most applicable forum. I was actually thinking of asking one of the mods to create a programming section.

To answer your question, C++ is one of many programming languages available to author any number of applications on many different scales, from a simple dos based calculator to a full blown application. Other languages like Fortran and Java provide similar opportunities. Also, there is no C++ program. There are various compilers that will take your C++ program files and compile them into executable files. Asking what C is is kind of like asking what water is when you have no working knowledge of chemistry or physics. My recommendation is to search for a tutorial where you will find links to compilers which are free and relatively small. From there you can delve into the wonderful "HELLO WORLD!" program ;) I've started Fortran C and Java in a similar fashion. Great way to learn.

[Clayman]

hey thanks man!

[Clayman]

hey how about Visual C++, and by the way, for example if you write a code for a program, how do you preview it, and test it and stuff? thanks!

[awligon]

Well, there's programs out there that will help you to develope your application in different ways and languages...

To draw an analogy, Dreamweaver will let you code and preview in HTML, PHP, ASP, etc... if you have the tools to do so like PHP installed on your local machine or remote server. There are many programs out there like VisualBasic and such that will allow you to code in different ways. I've tried to use a java programming utility for graphical development of GUI's and it sucks. Learn the right way! Just search man, I'm telling you, the power of ten thousand Kirupa's is at hand with one google click. :P

[grandsp5]

if you know Java, its almost the same thing. There are just a couple major differences to get over like the way objects are referenced in memory, variables are created, and parameters are passed.

[awligon]

I don't want to hear it... encapsulation makes me shiver.

[grandsp5]

yeah. it really does

[Clayman]

hey thanks grandsp5 and awligon!

[Clayman]

hey, i tried looking for some beginner's tutorials, but i couldn't find any good ones... do you guys know of any tutorials that tell you stuff like all the buttons, where to enter code, all that kinda beginner's stuff??
-thanks!

[Clayman]

oh and the the actual C++ codes for all the differnet C++ compilers are the same right, just different stuff not the actual code right?

[grandsp5]

yes to the second one.

[Jubba]

heres a good beginner tutorial for C++

http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html

it covers all the basics

[SeiferTim]

I've actually had the chance to learn C++, and it has been a great help when using other programming languages, especially Java, and Flash ActionScript. The best way for me to learn is to just pick up a book and read through it, trying out a few different examples while I'm at it.
I would suggest going to your library and looking for one of those: "Teach Yourself in 24 hours", or similar books. They cover a lot of material, in easy to follow single doses. I haven't had much experience in Visual C++, but I have dabbled in it. It seems a lot like Visual Basic, but with a lot more possibilites.
:thumb: Good luck!

[Clayman]

thanks guys!