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- From: steve@hn.ocbbs.gen.nz (Steve Detoni)
- Newsgroups: comp.lang.c
- Subject: Re: ==> STUPID NEW GUY HERE <==
- Date: 5 Feb 1996 18:36:14 +1300
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- GB8B (gb8b@aol.com) wrote:
- : Hey there, I'm just now migrating from QBasic and HyperCard to Symantec
- : C++ on a Mac, and I need some help. I've always found the best way to
- : learn a language is to study other peoples' code, and would really
- : appreciate it if anyone could send me or tell me where to find simple
- : examples of C code, preferably examples that illustrate basic Mac
- : procedures like using menus, dialog boxes, etc., and code that deals with
- : icons and other graphics (and of course I would dig any general
- : suggestions for someone who is just starting out on C). Help me!
-
- Why don't you learn the language first before the Operating System?
- C(++) isn't like walking the dog, you just don't pick it up like that, takes
- practice and understanding. Buying a book solves half the problem only
- you don't get useful information first hand from people who know the
- language. Basically the only problem with books .... they can give you
- answers to questions as long as you don't ask the questions :-).
-
- Steve.
-
- P.s: Learn the language for 6 months, learn about OS's with the result of
- seeing how much of a hash MAC's are. Then you should have a go at you
- programming venture.
-