Just wondering...

[Rizler]

Until this year, my school has had 3 classes for computer programing.
those classes were "computer programing 1 (1 semester, basics of QBASIC),
computer programing 2 (1 semester, the rest of QBASIC), and C++ (2 semesters, the whole language). I am a freshman right now and I am currently taking computer programing 2, the problem is, that they cut C++ out of the curriculum and replaced it with Java.

My questions are, "is this a fair trade off?", "which language is more useful?", and "should I take the class and study C++ on my free time?".

If you could answer any of these questions I would be forever in gratitude.

[Voltage Spike]

A question about language? I bet that has never come up on this board before.

I will say this, though: I would prefer that schools teach OOP in Java before getting to C++. I think most of the standard library in Java sets an excellent example for consistency, reuse, and overall good design. If your C++ code is patterned after the Java library, then you probably aren't doing too bad.

Of course, any C++ class could use an equally-advanced library...

[Second]

Using my handy-dandy SEARCH function, I was able to find this and this

I hope it helps...if it doesn't...then your c++ compiler is t3h sux!

[LosT]

C++ (2 semesters, the whole language)

Two semesters to learn all of C++ eh? And no C before it. Uh-huh.

LosT

[Rizler]

Using my handy-dandy SEARCH function, I was able to find this and this

I feel dumb......

[d3ad1ysp0rk]

I feel dumb......

The first step to fixing your problem is admitting you have a problem. Good job.

[TheCotMan]

Using my handy-dandy SEARCH function, I was able to find this and this

I hope it helps...if it doesn't...then your c++ compiler is t3h sux!

Heh. :-) Just over 1 month ago, I found many posts on "what language is best".
Yep. A FAQ if I've ever seen one.

[Rizler]

I'm officially a dumbass...

Heh. :-) Just over 1 month ago, I found many posts on "what language is best".
Yep. A FAQ if I've ever seen one.

not helping me feel any smarter...

[hackajar]

+-----------------------Chalk Board---------------------+
|
| void main()
|
| int n;
| char text = "I will learn C first!";
| for(n=0; n<500; n++) {
| printf(text);
| }
| return(0);
|
+-------------------------------------------------------------+

[TheCotMan]

not helping me feel any smarter...

There is a difference between wisdom and intelligence:
When you learn from your mistakes, that is wisdom but an elite few can learn from others' mistakes.
When you solve complex problems, that is intelligence.

You are wise to accept the mistake, learn from it and move on to learn the next thing.
If you repeat the mistake, that would be unwise, and then people may laugh at you, but I am not laughing at you right now.

Stick around, it is refreshing to have people admit mistakes and learn.

[Second]

I feel dumb......

don't worry, if anyone is dumb, it's me. I just use what's available. Everyone starts somewhere

:)