C#/C++ Programming Dreamer

[ALT|SilencE]

Hey guys! I'm a Law Student at the University of Pretoria, I had Delphi (Computer Science) in matric in 2007 and I enjoyed it a lot.

I'm really interested in learning to program! I don't have the time to take a course or to teach myself so I was wondering if there is like a Local Forum on C#/C++ where you could learn, or anything local (I only have a local internet account).

This is quite hard to get since there is no proper local search engine (I tried ananzi.co.za and aardvark.co.za, but just got university websites etc).

If you guys could maybe direct me to one, it would make my day

 

[Schwartz]

I dont know any sites but http://za-portal.co.za.www63.jnb2.host-h.net/webproxy/# lets you access any int sites on local for free

 

[Gomario]

A law student bothering with C, is like gynaecologist wanting to learn how to fix tractor gearboxes. Of course is possible (won't be easy though). That's a Diesel mechanic's job My advice is, if you are enjoying to program, learn java or similar. C++/assembly, is more for the pro's. You will spend hours on debuggings and not get much satisfaction of it.

 

[greggpb]

I recommend going with c# or VB.net.... this will allow you the power and the ease of learning.. and because the IDE are designed by the previous bigshot at borland they are very similar to delphi..

www.sadeveloper.net... or look as examples on codeproject..

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Delphi resource?

My company's looking for Delphi programmers - not sure if there's still a demand.

PM me for more info.

 

[andres101]

I'm really interested in learning to program! I don't have the time to take a course or to teach myself so I was wondering if there is like a Local Forum on C#/C++ where you could learn, or anything local (I only have a local internet account).

What are you expecting from such a forum? Nobody can assist you if you are not willing to learn (teach yourself).

Easiest way for me to learn a new language is to start coding in it. Think of an application you want and just start coding!

StackOverflow might be what you are looking for. It isn't hosted locally but you should be able to access it using the proxy address given by PCsToGo.

 

[Bule]

Forum is not what you need. You need book. Thinking in C++/Java or How to Think Like a Computer Scientist. Site with plenty of examples is java2s.com. Consider Python as well - smaller download and you do not have to do allocations or think about references.

 

[Gnome]

Hey guys! I'm a Law Student at the University of Pretoria, I had Delphi (Computer Science) in matric in 2007 and I enjoyed it a lot.

I'm really interested in learning to program! I don't have the time to take a course or to teach myself so I was wondering if there is like a Local Forum on C#/C++ where you could learn, or anything local (I only have a local internet account).

This is quite hard to get since there is no proper local search engine (I tried ananzi.co.za and aardvark.co.za, but just got university websites etc).

If you guys could maybe direct me to one, it would make my day

Enroll for COS 131 (It's a module @ Tuks btw. ), you meet the prerequisites, it's a 16 credit semester module and you'll learn plenty of C++

It's first semester and there is a summer school also, it's the easiest way if you ask me, they'll force you to do the work and you have lectures, practical, etc. It's the first module toward doing BSc(CS/IT), if you like it you can even switch over to BSc(IT) Law option which combines BSc(IT) with the law modules, it's pretty much like doing Law and BSc(CS). You'll definitely have work, plenty of people looking for Law/IT combinations since they seem to be rare in SA.

It costs money but you'll definitely learn plenty and learn how to do it the correct way.

If you don't want to spend the money you can always use Thinking In C++ but it's a steep learning curve from Delphi (especially if things like OO programming and Stack/Heap are still a mystery to you).

I'd rather start with Java/C# then move over to C++ Neither Java nor C# is like C++ so don't get fooled by the name but either will allow a much smoother transition than Delphi -> C++ because of the syntactical similarities.

 

[wishblade]

I can mail you plenty of C++ ebooks - ranging from beginner to advanced...

@The_Librarian: I had Delphi in 1st year varsity. If you really are looking for resources...