I can't apply what I've learn't!

[DJLad16]

I struggle to create some programs that involve some stuff what I've just learn't; when I try to create something it always end up been nearly the same of what the example program was I was learning from.
Any advise/advice(I don't know)?

[vlad from moscow]

Consider tasks descibed in posts in this forum. Try to do them yourself and apply you knowledge.

For example, how to display the following image

Enter a positive number: 4

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[HellfireXP]

Try these:

http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/articles/12974/

Might help you get away from the 'example programs' and just use your knowledge of code and creativity to try on some new practical exercises.