>First of all, where the hell did you get that from?
From your topic.
>I won't have a choice. To program applications or even
>make games if I decide to join that kind of industry, will
>require me to program in C++!
Or perhaps C, C#, Java, Delphi, VB or some scripting language.
Just focus on more than just learning C++. C++ won't get you a job alone, and often the 'just out of UNI' types will be competing for the same jobs with substantially the same qualifications. By adding knowledge, understanding and practical ability, you will be more valuable to your employer. When you are done with your course, the world could be in a recession, which means you need the edge of that extra knowledge to get the job.
>I NEVER said you must know C++ if you want to be a good
>programmer.
Of course not, that would be absurd.
>And Andy, everyone learns differently. Not everyone learns
>in the exact order you described.
True.
Listen, Instead of getting offended by my post, try looking at it from a constructive angle. Look at all of the opportunities we are showing you, the directions and the options. Try not to focus only on learning C++, learn other languages as well and understand the practical differences as well as the theoretical differences.
>Hell, take a look at any "Help Wanted" page online. I know
>C++ isn't always "required" since most experienced
>programmers can quickly learn it, but it will definitely
>help me in the long run when it's time to.
Absolutely, just don't limit yourself to C++. I'm not saying that you should program in B3D until old age, but remember what you've learned, because much of it applies to all programming languages. Maybe, if you are ever tasked with programming a game demo in 2 or 3 hours(been there, done that), you'll get out your copy of Blitz MAX V6.0, and start typing away.
Andy
From your topic.
>I won't have a choice. To program applications or even
>make games if I decide to join that kind of industry, will
>require me to program in C++!
Or perhaps C, C#, Java, Delphi, VB or some scripting language.
Just focus on more than just learning C++. C++ won't get you a job alone, and often the 'just out of UNI' types will be competing for the same jobs with substantially the same qualifications. By adding knowledge, understanding and practical ability, you will be more valuable to your employer. When you are done with your course, the world could be in a recession, which means you need the edge of that extra knowledge to get the job.
>I NEVER said you must know C++ if you want to be a good
>programmer.
Of course not, that would be absurd.
>And Andy, everyone learns differently. Not everyone learns
>in the exact order you described.
True.
Listen, Instead of getting offended by my post, try looking at it from a constructive angle. Look at all of the opportunities we are showing you, the directions and the options. Try not to focus only on learning C++, learn other languages as well and understand the practical differences as well as the theoretical differences.
>Hell, take a look at any "Help Wanted" page online. I know
>C++ isn't always "required" since most experienced
>programmers can quickly learn it, but it will definitely
>help me in the long run when it's time to.
Absolutely, just don't limit yourself to C++. I'm not saying that you should program in B3D until old age, but remember what you've learned, because much of it applies to all programming languages. Maybe, if you are ever tasked with programming a game demo in 2 or 3 hours(been there, done that), you'll get out your copy of Blitz MAX V6.0, and start typing away.
Andy