Learning programming from library book

Question

I'm doing lessons from a book on C I checked out from the library. As I do the lessons, I don't just type down the code, but I also type the explanations from the book too (in addition to reading it). It seems to be making progress through the book a lot slower than it should be, but I know that in the future I won't have this book to refer too at anytime (since I have to return it). Should I ocntinue this way, or will it just bog me down too much.

Answer 1

Nothing that you learn will be waste. If you want some more resources, you can start learning C++ with these video tutorials:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/index.p...

They are perfect for beginners. This one can get you started by showing you how to install a free compiler:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson0...

Here are some simple games with code downloads that you can use to get some ideas:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson9...

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2...

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2...

These tutorials can get you started with graphics programming in OpenGL:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/opengl/index.ph...

You can go through the tutorials and if you have questions on them or anything else in C++, please post to me here:

http://xoax.net/forum/

Best of luck!

Answer 2

Programing is one skill you can never rush in to with great results. Take the time to properly understand things, and it'll pay off. Once you have a basic understanding of the language, start learning on your own. The best way to learn is hands-on experience, not following a book. Make some programs, and learn from your mistakes.

Answer 3

i think most programming library book will be outdated

do online tutorials w3school.com