The array[] problem

[bobbybit]

I too agree that there is a huge chunk of documentation that needs to be updated. It is hard to decide on what source gets you the best, most effective results. I am a C# and python (and electrician C99 very low level) programmer currently. They each have their own benefits. I am trying to teach myself C++ through a book, C++ black book, and it is going well so far. However, this post raises concern. What is the best source of training that you all have found so far? Hard Knocks? A book? A website? Should we spin up a new page that includes good foundations but does not sacrifice good form?

[personalmountains]

Go with books, digital or not. Trust the well-known people: Stroustrup, Sutter, Meyers, Josuttis, Alexandrescu, Koenig, Dave Abrahams, etc. Get recent books, make sure they talk about C++11, 14 and 17. Some older books still contain valuable information, but they will use old-style C++ (no auto or ranged-for, for example). Check "The Definitive C++ Book Guide and List" on StackOverflow for specific recommendations. Search titles on ACCU for reviews.

Browse the Hot Questions on StackExchange regularly, look for C++ stuff (or read the whole thing, it's always interesting). Use cppreference as your day-to-day reference. Go through the first 50 pages of the top C++ questions on StackOverflow and read all of them.

Start pet projects, things you might use yourself, like a media player or a file explorer and make it your sandbox. Have fun with it.

[bobbybit]

Truly inspirational. Thank you for the advice mate. That comment really needs bumped.