   I have Visual C++
  I want to learn to program, what do I do next, sorry I have no idea about this.Thanks.   
  Bump.. please help? I want to learn C++ and eventually learn to make games   ;  Well, I would say most people tend to start with books, as they are usually best for starting because they are better explained then most tutorials you will find online.First thing youll want to do is learn to setup a project (solution as its known in the newer versions). Heres a site to get you started, there are many more if you do a quick search.http://www.ultimategameprogramming.com/demoDownload.php?category=Cpp&page=1   ;  Ok, your title says "I have Visual C++". You mean you have Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 or .Net  7.0 or similar right?If ture than you need to know how to create a project first, the following link should be able to lead you though how to create an EXE file on MS Windows:http://elvis.rowan.edu/~kay/cpp/vc6_tutorial/After that, is the longest (or forever odeyessy) to learn the really programming. What you need to do is learn the fundemental about C / C++. It's not going to be done is a month or so, okay? It's years and years journey to be good at C / C++, since it's pretty much the lowest programming lanugage above the assembly lanugage. Try those 2 websites first:http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.htmlAlright now, the Win32 API programming. But do NOT touch it until you have good understanding of C/C++. How good is good, oh..., I don't how to tell you. But I guess "when the time comes, you will know". Anyway it's kinda unfortunate gametutorials.com put almost all of the free tutorials (MS win32 programming) to pay tutorials. But there are still some free tutorials that probably can get you start with:http://www.gametutorials.com/gtstore/c-8-free-tutorials.aspxFinally, THE MOST IMPORTANT for Win32 development - Micorsoft Developement Network !!! You can search whatever you need for the coding problem :http://msdn.microsoft.com/default.aspxhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.aspEven though many people have a degree (including me), it still take years of time to be good enough for the game industry.Good Luck   ;Quote:Original post by r_macdougI want to learn to program, what do I do next, sorry I have no idea about this.Thanks.You need to learn basic programming in C++.Get one of those   "Learn C++ in 24 Hours" books  (or Learn C in 24 Hours)to learn most of the basic language AND while you are reading the book try to do the examples in the Visual C++ compiler (you will remember more when actually doing it, as welll as skills of running the interface that the book WONT teach you.There are lots of simple sample code on the internet that you can YAHOO/GOOGLE (as well as in the Visual C++ HELP (which you need to learn how to use too).Many libraries have the C++ learning books.....;  There is a general concensus (that I agree with) that "Learn C++ in 21 Days" is a very good book for learning C++ from scratch.   ;  I disagree with u guys, when I wanted to learn VBasic, I bought a book just like and I got pissed for wasting money in such a crap book since it only explains the really basic things and very quickly, I often had to go to the internet for more information.When I wanted to learn C++, I bought the "C++ Black Book" and it explains the basics in a very easy way and explains all the advanced things as well.   ;  not to seem elitist, but there's always the For Beginners FAQ to look at [smile]   ;This seems to be a good book for learning C++. It looks like it uses alot of game specific examples, but I'm assuming that is what you're looking for.Hope that helps.   ;Quote:Original post by Anonymous PosterGet one of those   "Learn C++ in 24 Hours" books  (or Learn C in 24 Hours) ...Just a word of advice: do not your waste money on those "Learn X in Y T" books. You can't expect to learn something as large and complicated as C++ very well in 24 hours.