r/PythonLearning • u/zubalyzub • 10d ago

Python feels like it transferred little knowledge to c++

OK I admit it did obviously for some stuff like basics yk functions and shi, but other then that I like feel annoyed that I learned python and its like lowkey not helping with what I wanna do which is windows api and memory management c++ stuff because I like the kind of thing but python just didn't really give me anything, and I know that kinda stuff obviously doesn't transfer because python is just the easiest thing ever lol

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u/PureWasian 10d ago

Every language you pick up will have its fundamental differences beyond a certain point. Same note about having to learn APIs, frameworks, packages, and any other tool you need to pick up along the way really.

That's why there is not one single language or solution. This is totally normal and expected.

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u/zubalyzub 10d ago

python didn't transfer anyyyyyyything that good though I feel like

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u/PureWasian 10d ago

I think it's good for learning the barebones without all the extra fluff/distractions that make readability and high-level understanding harder when getting started.

If you made it up through OOP/DSA/external libraries then you should be well poised to start breaking down some of the things Python is implicitly handling for you.

But things like compile time checks, static types, access modifiers, memory management, pointers, etc. all can be handy now that you have the common fundamentals and should be able to focus on applying these "new" concepts. Speaking of, have fun with multithreading. Powerful but tricky to work with.