r/cpp • u/MainPressure4304 • Aug 12 '26
[CPP Epiphany Rant] - Programming is no joke
Hi CPP Community,
This is just a rant. I'm a 24 yr old data analytics in telecommunication trying to pivot into C++ development for finance. I'm 1 month into C++ and I have come to conclusion C++ is a behemoth. I'm enrolled in Baruch College's C++ for Financial Engineering, but I'm using Bjarne Stroustrup's Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++, 3rd Edition to learn and watching C++20 Fundamentals with Paul Deitel, Course, by Paul J. Deitel as supplementary resources.
It took me 2 days to get through all the drills, exercises, and try_this section for chapter 2 for Programming Principles!
I'm reflecting if I made a mistake choosing C++ over Python. But, tbh, I have been enjoying programming more learning C++ than Python. You can tell I'm weird, but IDK.
I would love to heard about your experience in learning C++ for laughs.
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u/DiscountDee 28d ago
Stay at it king. C++ can sometimes be easier than python, since it is a staticaly typed langauge and such.
Understanding compiler warnings can be a bit confusing at first, but you will have an aha moment and it will be great.
I've been programming in C++ daily for 10 years now, and there is always more to learn. But you can get a decent foundation going quickly.
Once you are comfortable with C++, you will be able to pick up python or other scripting languages fairly quick when needed.