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C++ programming for noobs
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At least Java is free cross platforms (Java come with decent development interface environment too); you need to buy c++ compiler for windows, but Linux has it for free.
Anyway; if you are serious for learning any languages, prepare to do a lot exercises.
Some of these objects oriented concepts are hard to explain, you have to see how function reacts with class on computer to get it.
Anyway; if you are serious for learning any languages, prepare to do a lot exercises.
Some of these objects oriented concepts are hard to explain, you have to see how function reacts with class on computer to get it.
Thinking in C++ (Vols 1 & 2) by Bruce Eckel is a good book teaching C++. Best of all, its a free book - get it here:
http://www.mindviewinc.com/Books/
He also has Thinking in Java available as a free download.
http://www.mindviewinc.com/Books/
He also has Thinking in Java available as a free download.
Not sure what you what to do exactly.
But I would recommend C#.NET instead.
(http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Vis...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230692506&sr=1-1)
Good Luck
But I would recommend C#.NET instead.
(http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Vis...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230692506&sr=1-1)
Good Luck
Judging by the OP's Trader P/L blotter posts, he's using a platform (Anvil) which uses a C++ interface for the API which would explain the choice.
I've taken courses which used the Thinking in C++ book mentioned earlier. It's a good one.
I've taken courses which used the Thinking in C++ book mentioned earlier. It's a good one.
If you already know how to program and want to learn c++ in a hurry I can recommend c++ primer by Stanley Lippman.
If you're new to programming have a look at these books:
- Agile Java by Jeff Langr
- Objects First by David J Barnes and Micheal Koelling
- Python Programming: An introduction to computer science by John Zelle
Hope this helps.
If you're new to programming have a look at these books:
- Agile Java by Jeff Langr
- Objects First by David J Barnes and Micheal Koelling
- Python Programming: An introduction to computer science by John Zelle
Hope this helps.
Quote from caementarius:
Judging by the OP's Trader P/L blotter posts, he's using a platform (Anvil) which uses a C++ interface for the API which would explain the choice.
I've taken courses which used the Thinking in C++ book mentioned earlier. It's a good one.
Good detective work!
I will take back my 2c.
just got back from dinner.....totally did not expect so much response.....thx to all.
Would I have any use for EasyLanguage even when I don't use TS? I wish it was EasyLanguage that I had to learn.
I checked with few IT schools nearby....but they cost like $5k for 5-day crash course, so I threw this option out. then I checked the community college nearby and spoke to someone who actually took "C++ Programming I" course there......he said the class is slow. ....but it'll only cost $400 for the semester. they also offer online classes. speaking of online classes, I also need to check with university of pheonix. they called me up today, and I was too busy.
You are right on the money caementarius.......as far as the book, I'm thinking of getting "C++ primer plus" by stephen Prata....it has the best rating of all newbie books. I think Thinking in C++ is the next step, which I heard is free on internet(anyone have link?)
I get this alot.....I hope to learn java, VB, C# altogether someday......just getting a head start with C++. btw, I do have some background in pascal, which was really logical and easy.
Quote from Tums:
if you want to do it for trading... EasyLanguage will get you further, faster, quicker.
if you insist on something more "powerful" than EasyLanguage, I would do C#. It has more implementation in the retail trading platform than C++ or Java.
if you want to be a pioneer... try Ruby.
just my 2c.
Would I have any use for EasyLanguage even when I don't use TS? I wish it was EasyLanguage that I had to learn.
Quote from PTVtrader:
here's one that I found.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/beginner/cc305129.aspx
For me, trying to learn programming without being able to ask questions to a teacher and or moderator has made it near impossible for me to learn.Does anyone know of any online courses/webinars?
I checked with few IT schools nearby....but they cost like $5k for 5-day crash course, so I threw this option out. then I checked the community college nearby and spoke to someone who actually took "C++ Programming I" course there......he said the class is slow. ....but it'll only cost $400 for the semester. they also offer online classes. speaking of online classes, I also need to check with university of pheonix. they called me up today, and I was too busy.
thx for the source.....I'll definitely look into them.Quote from dewton:
Thinking in C++ (Vols 1 & 2) by Bruce Eckel is a good book teaching C++. Best of all, its a free book - get it here:
http://www.mindviewinc.com/Books/
He also has Thinking in Java available as a free download.
Quote from caementarius:
Judging by the OP's Trader P/L blotter posts, he's using a platform (Anvil) which uses a C++ interface for the API which would explain the choice.
I've taken courses which used the Thinking in C++ book mentioned earlier. It's a good one.
You are right on the money caementarius.......as far as the book, I'm thinking of getting "C++ primer plus" by stephen Prata....it has the best rating of all newbie books. I think Thinking in C++ is the next step, which I heard is free on internet(anyone have link?)
Quote from vita:
Stay away from C++ if you have other choices. Although powerful, C++ has a steep learning curve and takes many months of good programming practices to master. You'd be better off using Java or something similar.
I get this alot.....I hope to learn java, VB, C# altogether someday......just getting a head start with C++. btw, I do have some background in pascal, which was really logical and easy.