Can anyone point me in the right direction to learn C++?

I've read C++ for Dummies and C++ programming in easy steps. While i understand alot of the functions and things I'm finding it difficult to put my knowledge into practise. The books tell you what the functions do but not what they're to be used for.


I'm learning C++ from the ground up with a little knowledge of basic in my head from back in the day. But as it's all console projects I cannot think of any programs to try and create to put the things im learning into practise.


I thought maybe a text adventure or something would be a good start but it doesn't seem to be as easy as the same thing would have been in Basic. All i can do at the moment in C++ is calculations on numbers and output results etc.. I can make as many programs like this as I want but i need a more complicated project to push myself and force me to research and learn etc.. Any ideas, insights etc will be appreciated and also any suggestions of good books that take this approach..


Thanks


- Ronin Stretch

Can anyone point me in the right direction to learn C++?
You should seriously try making a board game in C++ ... For example take a favorite board game of your past ie. Risk, Monopoly, Clue, etc...and try to relate it to Object-Oriented programming.





This way it will be easier to visual "objects" of the game and relate them into C++ terms..And you will have fun knowing you are making a fun game that you've always enjoyed.





It obviously shouldn't include graphics...just plain text.





Great idea to be trying to do a project to learn C++...That is how i do things whne i learn a new language...especially for you since you've come from Basic and now thrusted into this new world of C with OOP...hahaha..that is alot of new information for ya so doing something like this is commendable...You are going to be a kick-*** programmer!
Reply:You might be able to get more books from the library - they are free. Or maybe a computer book shop that sells second hand books. I know there is one in Reading that my friend uses.
Reply:the best way to learn is online its the new trend..goto microsoft.com and check for c++ online training course. You know that because of the demand that this course maybe a little pricey but definitly worth it. Good luck and look me up when you get started.
Reply:Try the freely downloadble version of Bruce Eckel's "Thinking in C++":





http://mindview.net/Books/DownloadSites