A good place to learn C++ for beginners?

**Luna** · 02-22-2011 01:47 AM

Im trying to learn but every program I write ends up crashing.. so Im just going back to square 1......

Help?

**reci** · 02-22-2011 01:51 AM

cplusplus.com - The C++ Resources Network

I use Code::Blocks as an IDE.

**ninja9578** · 02-22-2011 01:59 AM

C++ (Non Visual C++ Issues) - CodeGuru Forums

**MindGames** · 02-24-2011 04:59 PM

C++ Language Tutorial - That's where I learned C++. Make sure you learn the basics thoroughly.

Also, Code::Blocks is the best free C++ IDE. I use Dev-C++, but only because that's the IDE I'm most familiar with. The Visual C++ Express IDE won't let you compile resources unless you buy the professional version.

**IAmCoder** · 02-24-2011 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Lunataur

Im trying to learn but every program I write ends up crashing..

Help?

Perhaps you need something easier to learn; Microsoft Visual Studio Express - Build cutting edge Windows applications.

**iFatal** · 03-04-2011 03:35 AM

/\ what iamcoder said. I started out with visual basic its really easy to learn just get a book (I got an ebook) and start reading.

**Karlitaki** · 04-19-2011 11:15 PM

Hey Luna i found very very good place to learn C++ C# etc . . . with video and sound.

Code:

http://www.programmingvideotutorials.com/

have fun

**Replicon** · 04-20-2011 04:36 PM

Do you have a SHORT example of a program that crashes? If you're a beginner, then it's probably something really easy to spot, and likely you're making some silly mistake and repeating it in a lot of places.

While VB is pretty easy to learn, I'm assuming you're at least computer-proficient if you're interested in learning C++. I actually think you benefit a lot more if you start with C++ than if you start with something like Java and switch over. I've seen one stream in university start with C++, and one stream start with Java, and the Java folks were SUPER-confused when going to C++ cause they couldn't wrap their heads around pointers. If you learn it first with C++, you won't be confused by a more limited reference point to compare it to. Just my opinion, and I'm sure someone disagrees and we can get into all sorts of religious debates about it.

I'm just describing a trend that I've seen (many many data points).

That said, yeah, definitely follow a tutorial through and understand how things work. Then, if you want to go further, read the "Effective C++" books by Scott Meyers.