Sup /prog/.

So recently I've begun my age-old quest of actually learning C++.

I've attempted this several times, and like most who give up, stopped after learning the very basics of the language, as I didn't really know where to go from there.

I'm not really looking to be developing specifically for Windows, but I realize that it will be where I do the majority of my work, so does anyone have anything against C++/CLI? If so, why?

Furthermore, what are some ideal "projects" to try to design?
Thanks /prog/,
anon

C++/CLI is the cancer that will kill C++.

Why can't Microshit touch anything without tainting it with their proprietary filth? They already have "their own" C++ variant with C#, what the hell are they fucking around with C++ for? It shouldn't even be called C++... /RAGE

Anyway, OP, "C++/CLI" is NOT C++. Stay away from it unless you specifically need it.

As for things to start with, as >>2 mentioned... Personally I like to make small apps that I'll actually have use for when learning a new language. Helps maintain motivation, but you need an idea for an app like that of course.

Also, check out CodeProject if you haven't already. They have some nice tutorials/guides there.

>>9
C# is their own Java variant, not a C++ variant.