Just finished C++ intermediate, but I don't feel like I really know how to code. What are my next steps?

Question

So, I've went through both "Introuction to C++" and "C++ intermediate" in about 2 weeks, and haven't had much difficulty with the course. In fact, I think I have a good grasp in everything it did teach (dynamic arrays still mess a bit with me though).

However, I don't think I can code anything but the most basic of programs running on compilers (such as the ones I've had to do in code coach). I feel a little lost, and don't know how to proceed.

I'm learning coding just because I'm a digital artist and want to learn Unreal Engine. So for now I think I'll just try to mess around with Unreal, and see search for knowledge whenever I don't know how to do something. But I was wondering if there's something else that's highly recommended too!

Answer 1

Lorenzo Hernandes For your reference hope it will be helpful for you.

You can learn old course
Check the comment section of this code

https://www.sololearn.com/learn/CPlusPlus/1632/?ref=app

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https://code.sololearn.com/ci2cUJH21G7f/?ref=app

Answer 2

You will learn the most by creating something and in the process reading code written by others. Learn functions and algorithms in libraries like <algorithm> and others.

Answer 3

Just dive into Unreal then!

Searching for bug solutions is a great way to improve your knowledge.

Just don't mindlessly copy-paste codes, though. Try to read and understand the solutions and associate them with stuff you already know.

Knowledge is like a bunch of isolated data that you connect in a meaningful way.

Doing courses and tutorials spoonfeed you with information.

But being able to break that knowledge apart and recombine them in new ways should be your end goal.

Like playing with Lego blocks.

Sololearn shows you how to build a house. Knock it apart and build a robot.

Answer 4

that's great , you completed 2 course in 2 weak with not much difficulties , i just wanna advice you do practice , for practice make codes for social issue like traffic light with srand seed,calculator and more , or you can solve code couch in sololearn or you can do challenges given by sololearners.

↓ there is a thread which you can follow and when ever any guy give problem solving challenge you can get the notification and try it.

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/1270852/?ref=app