Category Archives: C++ Programming

Simple Programming | What is Object Oriented Programming?

OK, over the next few weeks we’re going to step back a bit from code and command, and instead take a straightforward look at object oriented programming, or OOP*. Why? Because it’s often something that crops up in interviews, and the main concepts are things that all programmers should be able to rattle off and [...]

Creating Your First C++ Program in Eclipse

This is a guide to creating and understanding a ‘Hello World’ program in C++ using Eclipse. Why? Because in the majority of my other C++ tutorials I will be using Eclipse as the IDE (integrated development environment), and building on a basic project such as this. I program on Fedora Linux, not Windows, so although [...]

10 signs the C++ will make your life hell

You think it’s going to be great. There are subtle signs it isn’t… There’s an exciting new task on the horizon. You’re really looking forward to getting your teeth into something new. The morning finally arrives when you get to sit down and take a look at your new charge. Oceans of lovely C++ code, untouched [...]