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[cribtolearn]

been learning c++ for sometime......finished with pointers in arrays,strings and stuff........what should i do next?? and how should i motivate myself to be a better programmer(ask this coz its difficult while learnin where u r going next!!) thanks a ton guys!!

[v0id]

I think you shall find a find a tutorial or book which takes you from the start to the end of the basics of C++. It sounds like you have learned something from one place, something else from another place again, and something third from a third place. When you know most of the basics, then you can start going more into details with specific topics, and slowly learning about new stuff.

There's lots of different tutorials and books, and many of them are aimed at beginners like you, so it shouldn't be very difficult to pick one. Cplusplus.com has a tutorial, which covers many of the basics of C++. If you would rather have a book, I've heard that Accelerated C++ should be a good book to start with.

[Xav]

You could try writing some example programs, of increasing complexity. When you find something you can't do, learn it. Then complete the project and move on to a new one.

[cribtolearn]

thanks a lot ppl......really nice to hear suggestions.....
Xav where cld i get those example programs to work on from??

[Xav]

I meant create them yourself. You could post a thread in the C/C++ forum asking for ideas; I'm sure lots of people have ideas for programs, as examples to test skills out seems to be a popular topic for threads ATM.

[LogicKills]

You can google simple queries such as "C++ Tutorials" and get a wealth of information. Numerous Ebooks are hosted free they usually are packaged with all the source code. If you are willing to spend some money I highly suggest you invest in "C++ Primer Plus". It is a SAMS book and I have to say it written quite well.
Amazon.com: C++ Primer Plus (5th Edition): Stephen Prata: Books

[LogicKills]

I found a decent list of books, Frequently Recommended C and C++ Books / Good C++ Books, Tutorials and References (thefreecountry.com)
Hope that reduces the time for the perfect book.
I am so picky, it takes a long time for me to fine one :[

[Xav]

I would just look online - some of the best things are free, and you might not even need a book. I learnt PHP and HTML without one.

[LogicKills]

Yes you could, however my post was about good books not online tutorials.

[Xav]

I know, but I was just trying to save cribolearn some money.