C or C++ ???

What do all of you programmers think would be the better one to learn? I am going to pick up a language (C or C++ obviously), but don't know which to go with. I am pretty knowledgable of computers and networks (I have my MCSE and A+ certs), but have absolutely NO programming experience. Please let me know what you think would be better...C or C++, and any pros or cons to the two. Thanks.

Re: C or C++ ???

It depends on what you're going to be programming for I guess... I'd go with the object-oriented language [C++ I do believe] because the higher generation languages will become the norm soon enough. I think C++ is a higher-level language to C as well [closer to English] so it may be easier to learn.I know bugger all about C, so I'll let someone else give you the run-down about that.

Re: C or C++ ???

Oh most definitely C++... I mean jeez why study something 10 years old while they've introduced a newer version of the same..... dude, its like asking should I install Win 3.1 or Win2k on my pc.... get the point???okay... Advantages of C++.....Often it is said that programming, using C++ leads to `better' programs. Some of the claimed advantages of C++ are: New programs would be developed in less time because old code can be reused.

Creating and using new data types would be easier than in C.

The memory management under C++ is easier and more transparent.

Programs would be less bug-prone, as C++ uses a stricter syntax and type checking.

'Data hiding', the usage of data by one program part while other program parts cannot access the data, would be easier to implement with C++.

Concluding, C++ in particular and Object Oriented Programming in general are not solutions to all programming problems. C++, however, does offer some elegant syntactical possibilities, which are worthwhile investigating. At the same time, the level of grammatical complexity of C++ has increased significantly compared to

Re: C or C++ ???

learn qbasic :)





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