How would you attack C++?

Swoff

One of my two courses next semester is Programming I, which looks like it will mostly be C++.
My question is, if you had to choose (or do over) would you take it online, or in a regular classroom setting?

I'm registered for the online class now, but I'm considering changing. Any input about your choice and why is VERY much appreciated. Thanks!

DevilWAH

Personal I like class based learning, I like to do the study at home and then use the class based learning to fill in gaps.

IF you like to read a book and repeat back then on line is great, but if you like to dig deeper having some one there to answer questions is always best.

beads

I prefer interacting and asking/answering questions with my peers and instructor face to face. Taught myself 'R' out of a book and found it difficult to force myself one boring exercise after another with no peer pressure to be awful.

-b/eads

UnixGuy

Learned it at uni and was kicking serious ars with it. Best book from memory (heh) was Deitel & Deitel how to program.

eSenpai

Find a well reviewed beginners C++ book and read it before class. You don't even have to finish it but getting your feet wet early is the key to online class success. Of the OOP languages, it is actually pretty easy to pick up but programming language learning is unique to each individual in my opinion. Some people pick up languages fairly easy and online would be perfect for them. Those that have trouble with programming language concepts (especially true with OOP) should probably take the physical classroom.

That said, C++ is the only language that made me consider programming as a career but even it couldn't make me want to code every bloody day. Hats off to the programmers because I would lose my mind.

Swoff

Thanks guys. I appreciate the answers!
I did go ahead and change to a regular classroom setting for that class. I do like to delve deeper and ask questions if I'm not familiar with the topic, so this would be the class for me to take in person.
Thanks again...I appreciate the advice.

ccie14023

I learned C++ with Stanley B. Lippman's "C++ Primer" back in the nineties. It's still in print and is one of the best programming books around. If I were learning C++ again I would just get Lippman and work through the book while doing the examples. But I tend to skew away from classroom learning. I'd rather have the book, the technology (c complier, router, whatever) and some time.

stryder144

Google has a C++ course available. It might be of benefit to you.

Swoff

That looks great, Stryder, thanks.
I'm really looking forward to this semester's classes and any extra resources I can put my face in will only make it better.
Thanks again!