I struggled during my first OOP class as a computer science student, feeling overwhelmed by the information and ultimately resorting to cheating on my assignments. Now, I want to redeem myself this summer by learning C++ from scratch—without using AI tools. I plan to read my textbook and practice past assignments, but I would love more suggestions on how to effectively improve my programming skills and build my confidence. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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Try finding projects that interest you personally, like building apps or games related to your hobbies. For starters, LeetCode has some fun mathematical problems to challenge your critical thinking and coding skills. Consistency is key, so keep coding regularly to build your proficiency!
Thank you for this, definitely will do so!
Focus on the fundamentals first—get comfortable with the basic syntax and core concepts. Then, start small projects to apply what you’ve learned. Remember, coding is all about practice, so write code regularly rather than just reading or watching tutorials. Avoid AI unless you’re really stuck; use platforms like Stack Overflow to help you search for answers instead!
Thank you, I'm interested in projects where I can interact with them, not just console-based. Any beginner-friendly GUI or game projects you recommend?
This is the way.