How to start your career in C++?

C++ is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It is used for everything from systems-level programming to mobile app development and is a solid foundation for every programmer's skill set.

Building your career in C++ is not a very efficient process. It is a complex language with a difficult mandate. C++ is a general-purpose programming language with imperative, object-oriented and generic programming features, which allow better performance and maximum paradigm flexibility.

Obviously there are a lot of areas to discover in C++, such as STL and Boost libraries spring to mind, but you need to fix up the basic concepts that are different first.

Building the basic -

Start building your basics in C++. You need to have a very firm and strong foundation because the rest of your programming journey depends heavily on your core basics.

Use updated compiler -

Blue screen compilers are outdated. Use updated compiler with IDE. It can make the process of writing source code easier and help you to fix more complicated bug with proper error messages.

Try out each new concept -

Writing your own code is an important part of programming. Programming is like math, there have more than one way to solve a problem. Try to create your own algorithm and implement.

Exploring line by line -

Start exploring each line of open source code and implement in your program. It will give you every bit of knowledge regarding what are header files, pre processors, main function, comments and many more that will increase your understanding.

Class object -

As you know C++ is object oriented programming language and class object is the core of OOPs. So, it's time to learn the core concept of OOP and how to use a class object in your program.

Understand how to use templates -

In C++, templates plays an important role. It helps to solve many complex problem in few lines. Understand the compilation model for templates, template specialization, type traits, nested typedefs, and some basic type computation techniques.

Analytical skills -

Developers must analyze users’ needs and then design software to meet those needs.

Communication skills -

Developers must be able to give clear instructions to others working on a project. They must also explain to their customers how the software works and answer any questions that arise.

Problem-solving skills -

Because developers are in charge of software from beginning to end, they must be able to solve problems that arise throughout the design process.

Learn a new language -

As curious as it seems, learning a new language is one of the most efficient ways to get an in-depth understanding of your main one. And the more different the new language from your own, the better. This comes from the new point of view that the additional language brings to your general comprehension of programming. This different way of solving problems brings out the specifics of your main language, which you’re so used to that you don’t see any more.

Update with modern C++ features -

Boost is a large collection of well-designed C++ libraries, portable and open source. A lot of modern C++ features actually originated in Boost. Knowing the contents of Boost is important. It gives you a model of well-designed API and C++ code in general.

Work through problems -

Problems are everywhere, the absolute best way to retain what you learn isn't just writing out source code examples, but actually accomplishing a set task with them.

Help others who need help -

Start helping other newbies online with their problems and get them started on the same journey you had!

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