Snus University (Programming in C++)

[Crow]

What kind of format are you looking at for instruction? It basically comes down to write code, debug, then compile, right? Maybe I could just read what you're doing, and translate it for different tools. GNU/Linux uses gcc for the compiler.

The plan would be to write a few threads dedicated to each week (e.g. Week 1 - Creating your first program).

You would read what I wrote, and do the assignment. Then you would turn in your code to me for checking. If you had any problems or questions, then you can send me a PM, post in the specific thread, or shout at me through the chatbox. At the end of each week, I'll grade it. Every other week, I will give you a short quiz (which will also be graded). Then on the last week, I'll give a final quiz (also graded). Then you get your final grade.

Not that the grades mean anything (per se); it's only there to serve as an indicator of your progress.

Sound good?

[lxskllr]

The plan would be to write a few threads dedicated to each week (e.g. Week 1 - Creating your first program).

You would read what I wrote, and do the assignment. Then you would turn in your code to me for checking. If you had any problems or questions, then you can send me a PM, post in the specific thread, or shout at me through the chatbox. At the end of each week, I'll grade it. Every other week, I will give you a short quiz (which will also be graded). Then on the last week, I'll give a final quiz (also graded). Then you get your final grade.

Not that the grades mean anything (per se); it's only there to serve as an indicator of your progress.

Sound good?

I'm in if you decide to do it. I'll use all my own tools, so it may not end up working, but I'll give it hell :^)

[Crow]

I'm in if you decide to do it. I'll use all my own tools, so it may not end up working, but I'll give it hell :^)

The ball is in motion.

I've begun issuing licence keys to those that are definitely on-board. I hope to have everyone ready to go by the end of this week, and the goal is to hit the ground running two weeks after.

[Crow]

I'd be interested in following this but I don't know how much I'd participate. I develop in C# all day every day so I've usually had enough by quitting time. I took C++ all through college so I'll find it interesting to see whats changed over the years. No need for a license key for me - I have every Visual Studio .NET from version 1

If you're short on time, then you're more than welcome to observe. Since you're already acquainted with C#, this should be a breeze for you.

[Crow]

I too am a software engineer, mostly C# but recently C++ in CentOS with Eclipse, sure makes me miss Visual Studio. Cool you are doing this Crow.

Paying it forward

Feel free to pop into the group to observe or chime in!

[CoderGuy]

Paying it forward

Feel free to pop into the group to observe or chime in!

Thanks, I will do that.

[Crow]

Received some messages regarding participation... I got room for one more person (if they're definitely on-board)........ Fifth person will be me guinea pig of sorts. The plan is to issue Visual Studio 2008 to participant 5.

Which would mean that I would be instructing with Visual Studios 2008, 2010, 2012, and some penguin compiler that Skillet will be using.

I know......... I'm a sick man.

[Crow]

First lesson to begin on 15. June -- If you haven't done so already, get your Visual Studio (or whatever you're using) installed and ready to go.

[[ When asked, select "C++ Development" (though it won't hurt any to select "General Development" ]]

If you run into any issues, please let me know and I'll guide you through the process of setting up VS.

[devilock76]

What's wrong with you? VisualStudio?! How about Emacs and lisp? :^P

Btw, for the reviews, are you looking for something very terse, or more wordy?

Seriously a billion better systems to learn real C++ on, that will be more universal. Hell I would take Xcode over VS. And although I have been known to code plenty of times in VIM why not use code::blocks.

Ken

[Crow]

If you read the thread, you would see I allowed people to use their own compilers (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc).

Skillet is using a compiler in Linux, and Bigblue1 is observing with a compiler in Mac.

[Crow]

Everyone ready? Please post if you need more time.

[Skell18]

I am off out on the piss tonight mate, going to a beer festival in about an hour so won't be able to do it tonight.

[Ainkor]

Bummed I missed this. Been wanting to learn how to program forever.

[Bigblue1]

Bummed I missed this. Been wanting to learn how to program forever.

If I'm not mistaken their was a spot left..... You should Caw! the Crow.....

[lxskllr]

I'm more or less ready. Doing things in real time may be an issue. I'll be in and out this weekend, but But if lag's ok, I'm in.