Should I learn C++?

[Scott Sellers]

Hi,

I am a Junior Software Engineer who currently works programming in
Delphi. I have been working with Delphi for around 12mths but I am
interested in learning C++.

The reason for this interest is that I noticed that alot of
universities have started to teach C++ as their core language and I am
beginning to think that its time now to widen my range of programming
languages/skills. When I was at university I personally learned Java
and Delphi as part of my studies but following my graduation I focused
on using Delphi (which for the most part as been quite simple) as I
enjoy developing and working with Windows Apps.

I am not sure if I should learn C++, I know that it would be a useful
skill but I was wondering if it would affect my work with Delphi. I
also don't know where I should start with learning C++ (if at all), do
I start with the very basics or would my previous experience help me
in developing this new skill.

I am sorry if this is not a good question for this forum but I have
used Google groups in the past and found it very helpful.

Thanks

Scott

[Greg Comeau]

In article <11************ **********@y80g 2000hsf.googleg roups.com>,
Scott Sellers <Sc***********@ googlemail.comw rote:

>I am a Junior Software Engineer who currently works programming in
Delphi. I have been working with Delphi for around 12mths but I am
interested in learning C++.

The reason for this interest is that I noticed that alot of
universities have started to teach C++ as their core language and I am
beginning to think that its time now to widen my range of programming
languages/skills. When I was at university I personally learned Java
and Delphi as part of my studies but following my graduation I focused
on using Delphi (which for the most part as been quite simple) as I
enjoy developing and working with Windows Apps.

I am not sure if I should learn C++, I know that it would be a useful
skill but I was wondering if it would affect my work with Delphi. I
also don't know where I should start with learning C++ (if at all), do
I start with the very basics or would my previous experience help me
in developing this new skill.

I am sorry if this is not a good question for this forum but I have
used Google groups in the past and found it very helpful.

It's hard to say, but 12 months is not a vast amount of experience
so it may not hurt for you to start from the very basics. And if
you find you know some of the basics, then use it as a review.
Often thought the mindset and focused and goals of different
languages establish different and new basics, so I doubt you'll
be in much dillemma. But keep an open mind, since Delphi ways
are not necessarily C++ ways, and so on.
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[Gianni Mariani]

Scott Sellers wrote:

Hi,

I am a Junior Software Engineer who currently works programming in
Delphi. I have been working with Delphi for around 12mths but I am
interested in learning C++.

The reason for this interest is that I noticed that alot of
universities have started to teach C++ as their core language and I am
beginning to think that its time now to widen my range of programming
languages/skills. When I was at university I personally learned Java
and Delphi as part of my studies but following my graduation I focused
on using Delphi (which for the most part as been quite simple) as I
enjoy developing and working with Windows Apps.

I am not sure if I should learn C++, I know that it would be a useful
skill but I was wondering if it would affect my work with Delphi. I
also don't know where I should start with learning C++ (if at all), do
I start with the very basics or would my previous experience help me
in developing this new skill.

Yes, you should learn C++.

The best way to learn a language is by using it. Pick a small project,
say a small utility text file manipulation tool that gets you to
exercise the language. Say a file sorting tool that reads in strings of
various types (ints, floats, strings) and then you can pick a way to
sort these.

[Walter Bright]

Scott Sellers wrote:

The reason for this interest is that I noticed that alot of
universities have started to teach C++ as their core language and I am
beginning to think that its time now to widen my range of programming
languages/skills.

If you want a broad range of useful programming skills, then C++ is a
must to learn, along with Java, Ruby, Lisp, Assembler, and D.

[GeekBoy]

"Scott Sellers" <Sc***********@ googlemail.comw rote in message
news:11******** **************@ y80g2000hsf.goo glegroups.com.. .

Hi,

I am a Junior Software Engineer who currently works programming in
Delphi. I have been working with Delphi for around 12mths but I am
interested in learning C++.

The reason for this interest is that I noticed that alot of
universities have started to teach C++ as their core language and I am

No, they have been for many years.

beginning to think that its time now to widen my range of programming
languages/skills. When I was at university I personally learned Java

Which is based on C++

and Delphi as part of my studies but following my graduation I focused
on using Delphi (which for the most part as been quite simple) as I
enjoy developing and working with Windows Apps.

I am not sure if I should learn C++, I know that it would be a useful
skill but I was wondering if it would affect my work with Delphi. I
also don't know where I should start with learning C++ (if at all), do
I start with the very basics or would my previous experience help me
in developing this new skill.

I am sorry if this is not a good question for this forum but I have
used Google groups in the past and found it very helpful.

Thanks

Scott

[dave_mikesell]

On Apr 12, 9:21 pm, Walter Bright <wal...@digital mars-nospamm.com>
wrote:

Scott Sellers wrote:

The reason for this interest is that I noticed that alot of
universities have started to teach C++ as their core language and I am
beginning to think that its time now to widen my range of programming
languages/skills.

If you want a broad range of useful programming skills, then C++ is a
must to learn, along with Java, Ruby, Lisp, Assembler, and D.

How much would one's range be broadened by learning D after learning C+
+ and Java?

[Christopher Pisz]

"Scott Sellers" <Sc***********@ googlemail.comw rote in message
news:11******** **************@ y80g2000hsf.goo glegroups.com.. .

The reason for this interest is that I noticed that alot of
universities have started to teach C++ as their core language and I am
beginning to think that its time now to widen my range of programming
languages/skills. When I was at university I personally learned Java
and Delphi as part of my studies but following my graduation I focused
on using Delphi (which for the most part as been quite simple) as I
enjoy developing and working with Windows Apps.

<sarcasmUnivers ities teach C++?!!
The two universites I attended only forced me to use some kind of hybrid C
and deprecated C++ mix that they called C++ and alot of bad programming
practices. They also shoved Linux down my throat and forced me to pretend to
hate Microsoft. There wasn't much teaching involved.

[Martijn van Buul]

* Christopher Pisz:

There wasn't much teaching involved.

Well, maybe you haven't *learned* anything.... ;)

--
Martijn van Buul - pi**@dohd.org

[Victor Bazarov]

Martijn van Buul wrote:

* Christopher Pisz:

>There wasn't much teaching involved.

Well, maybe you haven't *learned* anything.... ;)

Most likely nothing of what they weren't teaching, but
certainly something else, probably. :)

[Gianni Mariani]

Christopher Pisz wrote:
....

<sarcasmUnivers ities teach C++?!!
The two universites I attended only forced me to use some kind of hybrid C
and deprecated C++ mix that they called C++ and alot of bad programming
practices. They also shoved Linux down my throat and forced me to pretend to
hate Microsoft. ...

And what's the problem ?

:-)