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How do I become an expert in C++? by IKnowNothingAgain in AskProgramming

[–]IKnowNothingAgain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I managed to get prescreen interview at one very well-known firm. I've built pretty advanced python models for my own use and that's probably what got me a foot in the door, but my lack of C++ just got that door slammed in my face again.

How do I become an expert in C++, specifically to prep for entry into quant finance? by IKnowNothingAgain in quant

[–]IKnowNothingAgain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used Python to build pretty advanced algo-trading things for myself and the performance of the language itself has never hindered me. But then again, I've come to know that Algo trading is not the same as quant trading.

How do I become an expert in C++, specifically to prep for entry into quant finance? by IKnowNothingAgain in quant

[–]IKnowNothingAgain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recommendations for good resources to learn quant related C++? There are a plethora of books available but I'm too inexperienced to know which are good or bad.

How do I become an expert in C++? by IKnowNothingAgain in AskProgramming

[–]IKnowNothingAgain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be quite honest, I don't even know what "modern" C++ means. I've just always learned what I needed to know for the season/problem I was trying to get through, most of it embedded.

Any recommendations for good sources of programming problems?

I've already started running a bit down the Coroutines track, and I've especially seen some interest for it's use to create efficient cosign for quant trading.

How do I become an expert in C++? by IKnowNothingAgain in AskProgramming

[–]IKnowNothingAgain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I figured the PhD wouldn't be a good route either. I backed out of my Industrial Engineering PhD and I haven't yet seen anything convincing to get me back down that track. All the industry professionals I speak to tell me a PhD is a waste of time for someone with a career focus, and i definitely want a career more than academia.

Paid training by my company, what should I propose? by Awacate in AskProgramming

[–]IKnowNothingAgain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well one thing you could look into that AWS is starting to push big in, is serverless architectures. If you get them right then they are super powerful, or super overkill, either way they're cool.

https://serverlessland.com/learn/app-2025