How to Learn the C++
Programming Language
In the early days of computer programming, programmers had
to write individual instructions in the Assembly language one
by one.
Later on programming languages like
FORTRAN and COBOL were created. The
problem with these languages was that
they were targeted at a certain group of
people – FORTRAN for engineers and
scientists and COBOL for business people.
Then during the 60s a new language called
Simula surfaced and introduced the
concept of a class, which sort of let anyone
make software for their special fields.
After that, during the 80s, Bjarne
Stroustrup came up with the idea of
combining the general abstraction of
Simula with the low level functionalities of
C, which at the time was the best language
for the job.
Thus, "C with Classes" was born which
later became known as the C++
programming language.
,The C++ programming language is a
statically typed, compiled, multi-paradigm,
general purpose programming language
notorious for it's steep learning curve. It
has wide spread use in video game,
desktop software, and embedded system
development.
C++ is somewhat complex and extremely
powerful – and to be honest, if you plan
your learning roadmap properly, C++ is
not as bad as many people may want you
to believe.
In this article, I'll start by showing you the
very basics of the C++ programming
language.
If you've programmed before, this
introduction should be pretty
straightforward for you. But if you're
learning C++ as your first programming
language, you may find it quite challenging
because of the sheer amount of concepts
you'll have to understand.
Once I've finished with the introduction, I'll
give you a list of high quality learning
resources as well as recommendations on
how to make the most out of them.
So without further ado, let's jump in.
, Table of Contents
High Level Overview of C++
Hello World
Understanding a C++ Program
Common Data Types and Arrays
Flow Control
Functions
C++ Learning Resources
Learn C++ in 31 Hours
Learn C++ in 4 Hours
Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in C+
+
OpenGL Crash Course
Unreal Engine in 5 Hours
Conclusion
High Level Overview of C++
Before I jump into the learning roadmap
and resources section, I would like to
introduce you to the C++ programming
language itself. This way, you won't feel
overwhelmed once you start diving into
the below mentioned resources.
Keep in mind that this section assumes
that you have experience of working with
some other programming language such
as Python or JavaScript.
Hello World
As I've already mentioned, C++ is a
statically typed, compiled programming
Programming Language
In the early days of computer programming, programmers had
to write individual instructions in the Assembly language one
by one.
Later on programming languages like
FORTRAN and COBOL were created. The
problem with these languages was that
they were targeted at a certain group of
people – FORTRAN for engineers and
scientists and COBOL for business people.
Then during the 60s a new language called
Simula surfaced and introduced the
concept of a class, which sort of let anyone
make software for their special fields.
After that, during the 80s, Bjarne
Stroustrup came up with the idea of
combining the general abstraction of
Simula with the low level functionalities of
C, which at the time was the best language
for the job.
Thus, "C with Classes" was born which
later became known as the C++
programming language.
,The C++ programming language is a
statically typed, compiled, multi-paradigm,
general purpose programming language
notorious for it's steep learning curve. It
has wide spread use in video game,
desktop software, and embedded system
development.
C++ is somewhat complex and extremely
powerful – and to be honest, if you plan
your learning roadmap properly, C++ is
not as bad as many people may want you
to believe.
In this article, I'll start by showing you the
very basics of the C++ programming
language.
If you've programmed before, this
introduction should be pretty
straightforward for you. But if you're
learning C++ as your first programming
language, you may find it quite challenging
because of the sheer amount of concepts
you'll have to understand.
Once I've finished with the introduction, I'll
give you a list of high quality learning
resources as well as recommendations on
how to make the most out of them.
So without further ado, let's jump in.
, Table of Contents
High Level Overview of C++
Hello World
Understanding a C++ Program
Common Data Types and Arrays
Flow Control
Functions
C++ Learning Resources
Learn C++ in 31 Hours
Learn C++ in 4 Hours
Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in C+
+
OpenGL Crash Course
Unreal Engine in 5 Hours
Conclusion
High Level Overview of C++
Before I jump into the learning roadmap
and resources section, I would like to
introduce you to the C++ programming
language itself. This way, you won't feel
overwhelmed once you start diving into
the below mentioned resources.
Keep in mind that this section assumes
that you have experience of working with
some other programming language such
as Python or JavaScript.
Hello World
As I've already mentioned, C++ is a
statically typed, compiled programming
