[GabrielF7]

I want to learn C++ and I'm wondering what the best way to learn it is. Any recommendations?

[macosxnerd101]

Write code in it. That is the only way to learn any programming language. You might be interested in check out the DIC C++ Tutorials section for resources.

[TMKCodes]

I have been suggesting http://www.learncpp.com/ for those who want to learn C++, but I have not read it myself. As macosxnerd101 said the only way to learn is to code. Read the tutorials and try them out and edit them a bit and do some more coding on the side.

[chinchang]

Take up a small project and then just start off with it. Whenever you get stuck with something, look into some references on the Internet for syntax. By the end of your project you will have learned many things and actually implemented them. This would help you have clear concept & retain them as you have already used them.

Thats just my way of learning

Hope it helps.

[vBx]

Read a book that has exercises at the end of every chapter,that way you learn match better (Thinking in C++ vol 1 i guess is a good book for beginers).

[Alex6788]

I see a lot of people say online that they've been learning to program but haven't done any coding at all (as in just reading books and syntax but not making any programs or even touching a compiler) In my opinion this isn't a good way to learn to program. I would read a good programming book and some good tutorials online (http://cplusplus.com/ has great tutorials) and test out all the little programs they show. You could also look up some good small programs to make for beginners, like a guess the number game, a calculator, and add on to them once you learn more. Hope you can use some of this info

This post has been edited by Alex6788: 01 February 2011 - 07:09 PM

[eker676]

If your a complete beginner to the programming world then I suggest getting a book.

Why a book? Everything is organized in a logical manner from start to finish. Online tutorials jump around and are not as complete as a book.

My personal favorite is Practical C++ Programming

[ishkabible]

i never read a book on the basics of C++ but it would have benefited me greatly if i had. here is the process that i think everyone should go though

read,try,read,try,read,try,ect... until you feel you have an understanding of it. once you feel you have an understanding of it, do something with to check. when i first started programing i tried to come up with a practical solution for everything new little thing i learned, i would recommend doing this as it really got me to think about how and why things are used. i struggled with why pointers or why structures where used and for what but eventually i got the hang of it.

[GabrielF7]

Thanks for all the recommendations guys!

[newclearner]

Read and practice.
Some problems for practice are available here:
projecteuler.net
Matyr's Mega Project List