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- Subject: Re: What to learn? c or c++
- Date: 10 Jan 1996 16:08:36 GMT
- Organization: San Diego State University Computing Services
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- Bret Taylor (2007170@mcimail.com) wrote:
- : I'm in a bit of a quandry, whether to learn c or c++. I figure going
- : straight to the heart of it with Borland C++ for windows would save me
- : from having to relearn programming styles. I already use visual basic
- : 4 so I'm familiar with programming structures. The flip side is
- : everybody tells me I should learn plain ol' C first. Any advice from
- : this group would be greatly appreciated.
-
- It depends on what type of programming you wish to do. If you want
- to learn languages, I'd recommend you start with C. The reason
- being that plain C allows for a great deal of freedom and is a
- strong platform for learning C++. I started out with C and it took
- me about three weeks to learn C++ (this was while working full time
- and taking 10 units at the university, so you'll probably do
- better) I don't think it will be that easy to unlearn C++ enough
- to become fluent in C.
-
- However, if you plan on doing nothing but Borland C++, I recommend
- you skip C, and dive right into C++ and windows programming. I
- think that the best way to learn is by reading the manuals that
- came with the compiler (I know this may not be possible if you
- "borrowed" your copy of the compiler.) Windows programming is
- confusing and I learn best tweaking existing window source and
- seeing if it does what I expect it to. You will want a book that
- deals with the Borland compiler, or you are in for a lot of
- frustration.
-
- Whatever you decide I wish you luck!
-