Can I learn C++ alone and become an expert?

Can I use a text book on C++


And learn it alone home


And also become an expert





Is that possible?


How hard is it?

Can I learn C++ alone and become an expert?
Nothing is impossible, but it's not easy. First of all, knowing a language inside out by itself makes you an expert in that language, but it doesn't make you an expert programmer.





To be a good programmer, you need more skills. In order to be able to create good algorithms, you usually need to know how computers work at a low level; you also need to learn about abstract data types; etc., etc.





For me, it has proven useful to work with other programmers, hear them talk about their work, get an insight into their thinking, reading their code.





So, yes, it can be done, but going to school/uni is a much more efficient way to do it.
Reply:Depends on your abilities. The learning dependancy of one is differ from one and another. Many people can't learn without someone teaching them the material, while others can pick up the subject entirely from self-taught.





I don't know which catagory you would fall into. Why don't you try it first to see can you grasp the material without someone aiding to see are you capable.





But yes, I would imagine it being harder than someone teaching you.
Reply:ya u can learn c++ at home. u can consult niit course content.





u cant become expert but learn upto a lot .....








all it need is regular n in depth studies....





it is possible but it is upto u......
Reply:Yes, you probably can.





Though you'll probably learn 10 times faster in school.
Reply:to learn something to become an expert takes time. you may need the help of some other people but if you can learn on your own well. Do you have any books. Ask question and email them in to professors of colleges near to you. r even go in and ask questions.