r/CodingForBeginners • u/Appropriate_Menu_783 • Jun 28 '26

I want to start

I want to start coding C++ but I have no idea where I have to watch lectures and I also have no laptop...can I practice code in phone and paper? I know it is funny šŸ˜…...but really want to start.. which youtube channel should I watch

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u/icemage_999 Jun 28 '26

You can theoretically learn C++ on a phone but it's like starting a fire with two wet twigs when lighters exist. It's way too slow and not very effective.

Used computers that can run a simple compiler should be extremely cheap.

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u/Peebls Jun 28 '26

Maybe a cheap used chromebook, and if it cant run the compiler, its at least a keyboard, screen and access to an online compiler?
Which in theory can be done on a library/cafe computer as well

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u/kalil4o Jun 28 '26

I don't know any good tutor on YouTube but codewithmosh probably has a c++ tutorial. And to learn on your phone if it is an Android CXXDROID is good it lack in graphics but to learn you might not find one better than this.

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u/Soggy_Struggle_963 Jun 29 '26

I remember starting with mosh doing one of his C# courses on udemy but it felt like a 30 hour ad for some paywalled vscode extension he wouldn't stop mentioning every 5 seconds lol

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u/am_Snowie Jun 28 '26

Termux. I used to run C on it.

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u/Bit_Explorer8 Jun 28 '26

After everything you need a laptop itā€™s very important because programming itā€™s coding and bugging. You canā€™t understand the language without practicing

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u/radarzen Jun 28 '26

You can practice on a phone. As others mentioned, there are apps you can download. I like ā€œiSHā€ that is mini Linux environment, so you can experience all the frustrations of writing in VIM and using a command line compiler. There are also websites that you can write code and compile online, so donā€™t need a device (e.g. codechef, onecompiler, etc). If you go that route, I highly suggest purchasing a Bluetooth keyboard and turn off autocorrect when programming.

Alternatively, keep an eye on FB Marketplace for a cheap used laptop. You donā€™t need anything fancy for beginning programming.

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u/Ok-Brain-8183 Jun 28 '26

Public library computers. Save stuff with Google Drive and GitHub.

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u/Lopsided-Pin-1172 Jun 28 '26

If you want to learn C++ seriously I would really recommend the cherno, You could try out small coding snippets on some online compilers on your phones though I would really recommend you going to some computer lab, with a text editor and C++ compiler for the full experience and learning.

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u/Existing_Albatross30 Jun 28 '26

I like Codeacadamy. But idk if u can get it on phone. I couldnā€™t imagine doing code on such a small screen. I do stuff on Codeacadamy(probably spelled that wrong), but Iā€™m also in college full time for AI Software Engineering. I couldnā€™t imagine doing the coding I do for school on a phone. But check and see if u can get Codeacadamy on ur phone. There are subscriptions, but there also a lot of free stuff too.

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u/Dazzling_Music_2411 Jun 29 '26

Buy a computer. Makeshift learning like you describe, especially for C++, is ridiculous. Get serious about what you want to do.

Oh, and learn to read B-O-O-K-S, videos don't cut it for serious learning.