I'm currently diving into C and using Obsidian to take notes and organize information from the freecodecamp beginner's manual, which claims to help you learn 80% of the language in just 20% of the time. I really enjoy C and want to grasp it well before moving on. Once I'm comfortable with C, I plan to switch to C++. I've come across resources like learncpp.com and was wondering if they're effective for learning C++ effectively. Any thoughts?
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LOL, trying to learn 80% of a language in 20% of the time seems kinda unrealistic! Programming isn't just memorizing the syntax. To really grasp it, you need to write programs and practice a lot. When it comes to C++, I’d recommend learncpp—it's pretty much the standard go-to resource!
I've been in your shoes and planning to learn C++ after getting comfy with C. C makes you think at a lower level, which is a great skill for programming! While I find the 80/20 rule questionable, I can recommend starting with the first chapter of Kernighan and Ritchie's book on C. It has some practical exercises that could really help deepen your understanding!
Right? I think the advice given here is solid, not negative! Everyone’s just trying to help based on their experience.
I feel like there’s a misunderstanding about your approach. You don’t really need to collect programming languages. Focus on what you want to achieve with C or C++ and maybe think about coding a project in C to solidify your knowledge first. Learning C++ can be done without prior C knowledge; however, both languages share similarities. Take it slow and make sure to apply what you learn!
Honestly, I think it's not super useful to learn C if you plan to jump straight to C++. If you really want C++, just start with that instead! But if you prefer to get a solid C base first, that's cool too. As for learncpp.com, it gets a thumbs up from me! There's also a lot of great free stuff on YouTube if you're looking for more options.
Nah, learncpp is awesome! I've gone through some parts, and it's really well written. Just remember, without actually writing code, you won't retain much of what you learn.
I mentioned before that I still want to become good at C—you might’ve misunderstood my approach. I promise I'm not abandoning it anytime soon!
Totally agree! You can't just skim and expect to understand. I get what you're saying about freecodecamp's approach, but the real learning happens when you code more.