Learning C++ / support please =]

Hey, i just bought a book for C++ programming (beginner all the way to advanced) and i will be learning it for say um... 2-3hours a day with breaks until i one day get the hang of it and can programme something on my own. I have experience with VB and some web developing languages, but this is going to be my biggest challenge yet.

Can anyone say how long it would take to learn from complete beginner?

2-3 years? (im 15 btw)

Also should the DevC++ compiler be ok?


Thanks for all your help in advance =]

 

Once you understand the concepts it really isn't that hard.

I'll tell you not to use DevC++ though. Use CodeBlocks, it's far better and updated quite frequently.

 

Thanks, will check CodeBlocks out =]

 

I'm far from an "expert" when it comes to C++, however I had no problems using Dev C++. It's a really easy-to-use program. You type in your code and it runs it, couldn't be more simple.

 

It's an outdated IDE with little of the features that most modern IDEs DO have.

 

Moved to the right section. >_>.

 

Sorry

 

Nobody could tell you exactly how long will it take you to be an expert at a language. But I could tell you it takes years...
If you intend on learning C++, don't give up...

 

To be honest, with the right education it shouldn't take you all that long (year or more). Although it depends how you classify 'expert'.

Juf

 

If you feel the need, please for god's sake don't use Dev C++. Not only is the IDE nothing special, it also uses a very old copy of MinGW. The version it has does not even support wide I/O streams; e.g.

Code:

#include <iostream>

int main(int argc, char *argv[]) {
    std::wcout << L"Dev-C++ needs some serious updating" << std::wendl;
    return 0;
}

shouldn't be able to compile under untouched Dev-C++ installation; you can fix it by replacing all of the MinGW components in Dev-C++'s installation directory with those of a new update (specifically the includes, but updating bintools and gcc couldn't hurt while you're at it).