How shall i start professional project development in C++

[aminulsumon]

Hello All,

I have basic concepts of C and C++(OOP). But i have no idea what type of projects develop in C and/or C++. Moreover i don't have professional experience in those fields. Would you please help me to start professional development and be an excellent C/C++ programmer. I like Object Oriented Programming.
One further point is that, please help me by giving some idea of projects develop in C/C++. Please help me to come out.

[pbmods]

Heya, aminulsumon. Welcome to TSDN!

My advice would be to start off looking for entry-level C++ developer jobs. Monster, CareerBuilder and Craigslist are good sites for this. There is no faster way to learn than through real-world experience.

I don't generally recommend freelancer sites like rent-a-coder because you won't find any work there unless you're willing to do the jobs for $4 an hour.

If you want to build your own projects, think about the sort of applications you'd like to create, and you'll be on your way.

[teddarr]

If you understand the concepts of OOD...don't limit yourself to C++. There many times more jobs out there in other languages too. Take a class in java or try some .Net projects and apply for those too. Don't settle on one language until you get "established" in the field.

[aminulsumon]

If you understand the concepts of OOD...don't limit yourself to C++. There many times more jobs out there in other languages too. Take a class in java or try some .Net projects and apply for those too. Don't settle on one language until you get "established" in the field.

Thank you sir,
You mean i shall learn as much as possible in C++, Java and.Net technologies. As well get employed myself into any of these powerful language. Later according to project demand i shall go for that language. Continuing this routine to become an expert in any of these area. I think you mean it. Am i right? Let me know one more thing : how to start develop a Phone Book in C++, Java and .Net.

[pbmods]

Heya, aminulsumon.

Sounds like you'll want to create a database app that saves and retrieves telephone numbers, names and addresses.

You'll probably want to be able to add, edit and delete entries (and perhaps eventually mass-import them).

Your database should be searchable by name, city, state, maybe zip code, and of course [partial] phone number. Eventually, you might also want to add categories for business listings.

There are many database applications out there that you might want to use; for example, you could download and install a free copy of MySQL and learn how to integrate your C++ apps (which looks good on a resumé...).

[teddarr]

Hate to be a smart allec, but I usually start my programs with Main( )