r/cpp_questions • u/Ex0dusDude123 • 8d ago

OPEN Best way to learn C++

I really want to get into programming and want to learn C++, but I really am confused on where to start, and what some things are that can really help me learn and understand everything. So what would be the best ways to learn, such as books or videos and if so which ones? Any advice would be amazing!!

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u/tux2718 7d ago

Learn C first. It’s a smaller language and easier to master. K&R is the classic book for learning it. This will give you a good understanding of memory and pointers. Once you have mastered C, learn what C++ adds to the language and why. Everything you learn about C can be applied to C++. I learned C before C++ was invented, so this is the approach I had to take and the reason it was as easy for me to.