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I would like to specialise in C/C++ programming.

Right now i have just started to use C/C++ and I only have less than on year experience. I would like to learn enough so I would be in a position to make some real time applications. I have a lot of things in mind right now but i need the path to reach my destination. ALso, i m not too worried about GUI.
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As you probably know, C/C++ programming is only used for specialized programming today. It is used where high performance is required, direct memory manipulation is required, or when software is developed for hardware, such as drivers or embedded programming.

There are a few different ways to learn these languages.

Check out free tutorials online. C/C++ have quite a history so there is a lot of free training online. A simple Bing earch returns many free C++ tutorials.
Get a C/C++ programming job. There is nothing better than on the job training. Granted, there are less C/C++ jobs than C# or Java, but companies will often hire a junior C/C++ developer that they can train "their way".
Get a free C++ compiler and editor, such as Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows. You will have to learn by doing. http://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs
Get a good book for learning C++, such as a Dietel book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0137001304/ There are other good books as well, such as the original by Bjarne Stroustrup: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0321563840/ or C++ Primer: http://www.amazon.com/Primer-5th-Edition-Stanley-Lippman/dp/0321714113

Good luck!

Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
- Edited by Davin MickelsonEditor Tuesday, November 26, 2013 5:24 PM
- Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Wednesday, November 27, 2013 6:20 PM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:59 PM
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BTW - as far as getting certified in C++, sorry.
Microsoft no longer offers C++ certifications.

However, this company offers it at a low cost:
C: http://www.expertrating.com/certifications/C-Programming-Skills-Test.asp
C++: http://www.expertrating.com/certifications/C++-Programming-Skills-Test.asp

Here is another group that offers C++ certifications for various skill levels, with exams delivered at a respectable testing center (Pearson VUE): http://www.cppinstitute.org/?p=5

Good luck!

Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
- Edited by Davin MickelsonEditor Wednesday, November 27, 2013 5:15 AM
- Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Wednesday, November 27, 2013 6:20 PM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:59 PM
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As you probably know, C/C++ programming is only used for specialized programming today. It is used where high performance is required, direct memory manipulation is required, or when software is developed for hardware, such as drivers or embedded programming.

There are a few different ways to learn these languages.

Check out free tutorials online. C/C++ have quite a history so there is a lot of free training online. A simple Bing earch returns many free C++ tutorials.
Get a C/C++ programming job. There is nothing better than on the job training. Granted, there are less C/C++ jobs than C# or Java, but companies will often hire a junior C/C++ developer that they can train "their way".
Get a free C++ compiler and editor, such as Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows. You will have to learn by doing. http://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs
Get a good book for learning C++, such as a Dietel book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0137001304/ There are other good books as well, such as the original by Bjarne Stroustrup: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0321563840/ or C++ Primer: http://www.amazon.com/Primer-5th-Edition-Stanley-Lippman/dp/0321714113

Good luck!

Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
- Edited by Davin MickelsonEditor Tuesday, November 26, 2013 5:24 PM
- Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Wednesday, November 27, 2013 6:20 PM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:59 PM
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BTW - as far as getting certified in C++, sorry.
Microsoft no longer offers C++ certifications.

However, this company offers it at a low cost:
C: http://www.expertrating.com/certifications/C-Programming-Skills-Test.asp
C++: http://www.expertrating.com/certifications/C++-Programming-Skills-Test.asp

Here is another group that offers C++ certifications for various skill levels, with exams delivered at a respectable testing center (Pearson VUE): http://www.cppinstitute.org/?p=5

Good luck!

Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
- Edited by Davin MickelsonEditor Wednesday, November 27, 2013 5:15 AM
- Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Wednesday, November 27, 2013 6:20 PM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:59 PM
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Anyone wishing to donate any old C/C++ printed books?

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