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Programming resources
By Chris Taylor
May 19, 2009 | 5 Comments
Tags: java | c++ | visual | basic | html | php | coding | languages | resources

C++
Visual C++ Developer Centre
The official website of C++ a logical and sound first port of all for solutions to any issues you may have with the language. The Microsoft Developer Network has a solid collection of useful downloads and tutorials that are just as extensive as a decent C++ programming textbook. This website is probably the best place to start if you're looking at learning the language in your own time or moving ahead of the class.

CProgramming.com
CProgramming.com has an amazing library of tutorials for both C and C++, which progress logically from the very basics to complex topics such as OpenGL. The problem with CProgramming.com is that it's not updated very often. One look at the website's homepage, for instance, will show that prior to a couple of March 2009 updates, the most recent update was in November 2008. Before that? August. 2007. Note that a lot of CProgramming.com's content seems to come from authors other than the site's creator, meaning a lot of it is probably kicking around elsewhere. The fact that it's all in one place on CProgramming.com is why this website makes our cut.

alt.comp.lang.c-c++
This is a very active Usenet group dedicated to the discussion of C++. With thousands of subscribers, there is no shortage of folks capable of answering even the hairiest of queries. Search through the many thousands of posts from as early as November 1986 and you're bound to unearth gold. If you're reasonably competent in C++, this group is still of great value, as discussing the language with like-minded individuals and answering the questions of less-skilled users well help your own learning and build your confidence with the language enormously.

LearnCpp.com
A website with some very basic tutorials. Not particularly useful for those already quite confident with the language who are in the market for a website that'll take them that bit further, but definitely worth a look if you're a beginner or having difficultly grasping some of the fundamental concepts of the language.

CPlusPlus.com
CPlusPlus.com has tutorials, of course, but the main selling points are its active forum and its collection of working examples, the source code of which can be downloaded, compiled and run in either DOS or Windows.

 
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hazarama
May 19, 2009 9:23 PM
Some handy generic online resources that I use. Though these are very much task based [implementation] and not that useful for design.

http://groups.google.com
http://www.codeproject.com
http://www.experts-exchange.com

Other sites I use are more language specific.

It amazes me how many programmers don't know about Google Groups, it's an incredible resource :)
kikz
May 20, 2009 7:24 AM
A curse on the author for lumping .NET with markup languages... Really.

Is MSDN that great that there's only one place for .NET/VB programmers?

http://www.stackoverflow.com is also a great place to ask programming questions. Super quick response and free. Unlike expertSexchange.
Hawkeye
May 20, 2009 9:29 AM
Hey, thanks for the further linkage, guys!

If you're cool, I might add these links - and other suggested links - to the end of the article under User Resources or something. That alright?

- DH
kikz
May 20, 2009 9:37 AM
I reckon that's a dandy good idea sir!
hazarama
May 20, 2009 4:42 PM
fine wit me :)
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