After this what's the next step in c++ programing in order to start writing standard applications in c++

Question

C++ what's next.

Answer 1

You have to get e-books on WINAPI sometimes called WIN32 . Its contains all the API function calls you need to start building a standard application.

You can also download winapi SDK . its an alternative to visiting MSDN always.

To boost your skills. You need to study application source codes, see how they work then implement your own method.

Answer 2

qt is a third party library that makes the development easier . its just like a spoonfeed but you need to study it.

Using core winapi will be the best. it helps you know the internal features of your application and indepth of how things work.

you can get the ebooks via google. To get pdf ebooks, start your search in google with pdf.

example
[pdf] windows programming interface sdk

Be sure to download from legit microsoft website.

Answer 3

@Bobby, yes I know CodeBlocks and also use it for some development. I like it too!

Since you sound like you are already up to speed with your IDE, I think the next step is to get familiar with the C++ standard library. After that maybe a good alternative library such as Qt or Boost. Also, getting to know the insides of your OS (using the Win API for example) is also good.

Answer 4

@franky do u by chance have any of these ebooks so u could email them to me. tnx for d answer above. helpful. I heard of qt too. is it also an option for win32?

Answer 5

Qt is a very popular, and very large 3rd party library for C++. It isn't free for commercial use but it is free for open source projects. Think of it as an alternative to the C++ standard library.

But I think your 1st step should be to install a proper C++ IDE that includes the compiler + tools and makes your life easy to get started. In the Windows world you can look at the Microsoft Studio Community editions. In Linux world you don't have such a nice integrated solution - but here are some good options : http://stackoverflow.com/questions/24109/c-ide-for-linux

Answer 6

@ettienne I use CODE blocks. it's really good

Answer 7

@ettienne I use CODE blocks. it's really good