C / C++ in 2018?

Question

Is it worth it learning C or C++ in 2018?

Answer 1

I recommend using a language, based on what you plan to make

C++ resources

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Answer 2

It’s a great language to learn…BUT…

It’s probably the hardest language to learn…it’s VERY complex.
It’s a TERRIBLE choice as the FIRST language to learn (because (1)).
It’s not used as frequently as (say) Java or JavaScript - so if it’s the only language you know - you’d be narrowing the range of industry where you could get jobs.
But for some industries (video games, for example) it’s more or less the only language in common use.
C++ is without doubt the most powerful and fastest language we have…along with it’s subset language ‘C’.

If you are determined to learn C++, I always recommend starting off by learning C. C is a subset of C++ (well, more or less) - so to learn C++ you’d have to learn 99% of C anyway. C is one of the simplest languages out there - and is very easy to learn.

Learning to program is a lot more than learning a language. I always recommend picking a language that’s fast to learn - use that to get to grips with the entire concept of programming and how to write large/complex software and doing so in a team environment.

Once you can program with speed and confidence - picking a “second language” is a good next step - and you’ll know enough by then to know which sub-field within computer programming you want to get into long term. That choice of sub-field will determine which language to learn next - and C++ would be a good choice for those industries that use it widely.
source: https://www.quora.com/Is-C++-a-good-language-to-learn-in-2018