Just finished basic c++

[tobias121]

Hi there I'm new to this forum and I have recently finished learning the basics of c++ e.g if statements,while statements,for loop, arrays and many other things. I was wondering if anyone could suggest what I could do now? I have looked at allegro 5.0 but I don't know if there is anything I should learn before starting Allegro 5.0?


Thanks in advanced Tobi

[benbalach]

My advice is read "Programming -- Principles and Practice Using C++" by Bjarne Stroustrup (it's a book for beginners) from cover to cover, skim through the things you already know, and then go into more advanced topics like game programming. This book will give you a solid foundation of C++ from which you can then build upon.

[benbalach]

@Lorence30

I was a complete beginner and then I read "Programming" by Stroustrup from cover to cover, I'm speaking from experience. The book also teaches you about programming principles, ideas, and ideals.

For Beginners -- And Anyone Who Wants to Learn Something New The book is primarily designed for people who have never programmed before, and it has been tested with many thousands of first-year university students. It has also been extensively used for self-study.

Quote is from:
http://stroustrup.com/programming.html

This book is ranked at number 1 for beginners on The Definitive C++ Book Guide and List
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list

[tobias121]

Thanks for the help guys :).