Re: [Dev-C++] How can I become a great windows programmer?

[Per W. <pw...@ia...>]

One problem with writing many programs is that it takes a very long time,
while you learn only a little during each project - if you don't know what
nice algorithms/constructs that are available, it isn't so easy to search
for more indepth information on internet or in books either, and buy a lot
of random books costs a lot of money.

A faster method of learning how to program is to READ code. Download a lot
of code and read it and really try to understand what makes the program
tick. Start with small/simple programs and then progress.

Don't learn how to copy code from other programs - that is copyright
violations - but if you understand how other programs works, you will
easily later come up with working solutions to your own problems.

Any time you just can't understand something about a program, make a
decision. Is it because the code is badly written then ignore it. If it
seems that the original programmer really knew what he was doing, then
spend just about ANY time to find out the function. When you finally
overcomes the problem, it might be a real eye-opener - woow cool...

/Per W

On Thu, 28 Nov 2002, Yeoh HS wrote:

> Hi Daniel,
> 
> This is an interesting question.
> 
> > crazy thing to ask as I know you don't become one overnight, but how can I
> > get on and become good at windows programming?
> IMHO, the best way to become good at programming (Windows or otherwise) is
> to write programs, many programs in whatever fields of application that
> interests you. When you do this, you'll find that you'll need to learn more
> about programming and matters related to that field and operating system.
> That is very good. You find books and search the Internet to find the
> required information, understand how it works, then use it in your projects.
> As you continue, project after project, you'll learn much more. Each time
> you think of a new project, you'll be exercising your creativity skills too.
> :-)
> 
> >I'm specifically asking for tutorials on websites, general tips (don't
> use/do use wizards in VC++),
> > things like that.
> For Visual C++ programmers, IMHO the best sites are:
> 1. www.codeproject.com
> 2. www.codeguru.com
> 
> Best Regards,
> Yeoh
> --
> http://www.yeohhs.com
> --
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daniel Glenfield" <sp...@ho...>
> To: <dev...@li...>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 11:41 PM
> Subject: [Dev-C++] How can I become a great windows programmer?
> 
> 
> > crazy thing to ask as I know you don't become one overnight, but how can I
> > get on and become good at windows programming? I'm specifically asking for
> > tutorials on websites, general tips (don't use/do use wizards in VC++),
> > things like that.
> >
> > you guys seem knowledgable, so I thought I'd shoot this one by you. Maybe
> a
> > little OT and I could go searching online for sites, but some of you may
> be
> > able to recommend some.
> >
> > Daniel
> 
> 
> 
> 
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