How long will somone need to learn c ++ to be able to create an app or a game? Assuming 1hour a day to learn this language.

Answer 1

you shouldn't memorize it like a poem but you should have a good understanding of working with seperate files, pointers, templates, classes and so on. but memorizing what steps need to be done to achieve certain things can help a lot. i'm working on a game right know with c++ and sdl2. but i'm not done with the basic engine.

Answer 2

I'm thinking minimum 6 months of intense study, but probably more like a few years.

Answer 3

but i think before watching the series, you should complete the c++ course from sololearn to get the basics down.

Answer 4

well it all depends on what you want to do exactly. when you want to make a game with c++ i'm assuming you will write the engine itself as well. it should be obvious that completing the sololearn course is not enough. i am currently watching a youtube series teaching how to write all of this because you can't just learn it from a course and then you can write all of this on your own. i spend a few weeks following the series and writing the code simultaneously and i am not done. sometimes you just have to write the code down and then go through it to fully understand it. and those series are just going to help you make a basic working 2d game. so depending on what you want to make and how efficient you work your way through this you will need a few weeks to get the core done. but a fully fledged game is probably going to take way longer. hope this helps

Answer 5

Should one just memorize all the functions and other things?
Are you working on a game at present ?

Answer 6

You mentioned a youtube series?
Whats the name?
Actually,im a student and recently started programming so im curious :)

Answer 7

the one i am following is 'creating a game with c++ and sdl2' i think by 'letsmakegames'.
oh sweet :)

just know that it takes a lot more code to accomplish something in c++ than in lets say java. but c++ is better for optimisation and changing very specific stuff. ^^

Answer 8

Know of any good books for c++ for beginners without any preexisting knowledge?

Answer 9

i think the course can give you the best stuff for beginners.
but if you are looking for a book i've heard that https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Specific-Improve-Programs-Designs/dp/0321334876/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=Cherno0e4-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1498012627&sr=8-1&keywords=effective+c++&linkCode=ll1&linkId=056e970585079bf5f1b62e5baa68e1ed is very good but i don't know if it's appropiate for beginners.