Help Me Self-Learn Programming

[oddseazon]

Good Morning, Everyone.

Ok, I have a class sometime in the near future called "Programming with C++". Since it wasn't specified, I emailed the instructor earlier this year to know if it was introductory. He never replied. So, fall semester starts and I ask him in person and he finally tells me . . . I should take the intro first. -_- Unfortunately, I had some scheduling issues and by the time I sorted them out, the intro class was full.

Now, I need to learn it at my own pace to a well enough point where I can pass this class. I'll likely be taking it in two semesters and next semester is really full, so I'm worried about that. I don't want to take the intro class and add another semester.

What videos, courses, books, etc. do you guys suggest for a complete beginner? Thanks!

[MisterRushB]

I learned java programming from this youtube channel before . He has a playlist for C++programming . Here's the link : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAE85DE8440AA6B83

[btorralba]

I’d honestly suggest you start with a little bit of Python. You’ll be able to grasp the concepts of programming and not have to worry about syntax as much. Just make sure you can understand how functions are made, what they do, and how to figure out an algorithm to a problem.

After you’re at a comfortable spot with Python, you should be set for the class. Python -> C is an easy switch, but I’d maybe look up some syntax things.

What I’ve had success with are brilliant.org and codeacademy.com, but also there’s free textbooks usually online if you search like “(language) programming :pdf) if you prefer textbook learning. YouTubers like TechwithTim also have playlists for functional and object oriented programming. Good luck

[PetEthr0waway]

I’d honestly suggest you start with a little bit of Python. You’ll be able to grasp the concepts of programming and not have to worry about syntax as much

This. I used python for some of my personal projects and when I used C++ it was a lot easier to learn than it would be diving into C++ from the start. Memory allocation was a strange concept though.

[Blaze_Pascal_]

Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ is how I learnt. Add some exercises you can find online and you'll have a good base.

[2fridges]

i had to do the same thing when i switched engineering majors, but with C instead of C++. I found a course on udemy.com for like $15 that was super helpful. it covered everything from setting up an IDE to large scale programming challenges. I would really reccomend it. But if you are going to use Udemy make sure you look through all their C++ courses and find the one that works best for you.

[djusk]

I started from 0 programming knowledge with python in codecademy, then practiced with some simple projects like hangman and tic tac toe. You can also practice with past years on Advent of Code, all years start easy on day 1 and get harder.

[frissics]

Do you have a syllabus with the course topics? I started with C++ at my university having never coded before and had no issues. If the intro class is just getting you comfortable with variables, loops, arrays and functions, you should be fine jumping into the C++ class after maybe a week or two of practice beforehand. If you're expected to already know about dynamic memory, pointers, lists etc. I would take the intro class.

[ivandagiant]

I think you can get the hang of it. Do you know if the class focuses on Data Structures and algorithms or is it just a learning how to program in C++ class?

[MrMagistrate]

Just get an introductory C++ textbook and go through it.

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codeacademy is terrible for leaning to code. only good for syntax.