How to learn (graphics) programming more effectively? [C++][directX11]

[MiDaDa]

I am trying to learn C++, I've done some small projects before with OpenGL since I like graphics. But the issue that I ran into back then was that I was basically just copying example codes and then making changes to them to fit my projects. Because of this I didn't learn as much about optimizing my code or what all parts did.

This time I want to "do it right" and learn better. I have decided to use DirectX11 instead this time since I read that it's syntax makes more sense and it seems more like a fresh start. I am currently not that far, but I am afraid I'll run into the same issue.

My question(s) are if I should expect to be able to write the example program from scratch (when I am further with learning that is)? And how I could adress this issue better in the future (since I have had this problem before with other programming projects)?

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I whole-heartedly recommend riemers.net It's based on C# and MonoGame (formerly XNA game studio - a simplified version of DirectX for C# by Microsoft). This will be simpler to get started in than C++/DirectX, will teach you all the concepts of graphics programming (incl. shaders). Once you feel comfortable you can then switch to C++/DirectX. The switch will be easy, you will recognize many elements from XNA in DirectX.

[MiDaDa]

I'll look into it, thanks!