[workerbee]

I have tried learning C++ and directx but it is hard to have it sink in. Is there a book for
People like me who are total idiots? I have looked at the dummies c++ book but don't like that one. What about online lessons?

workerbee

[simoneaugie]

You, the student are not the problem. Why aren't they able to explain what they have designed? Perhaps they do not really speak English.

[PolluxCastor]

There is a very steep learning curve if you are trying to do GUI (windows) programming. If you write a console app the learning isn't as steep. C++ is a more powerful language than C and it is therefore more complex. I have not read a large number of books on C++ but here - C And C++ Books - is a website that seems to have some reasonable recommendations.

Also if you Google "c++ books" (include the quotes) the first 4 hits that I got were lists of free books, so you can take a look at them before you try to learn from them. And if you get stuck or confused, come back and ask.

[Clough]

The links to sites that you will find on the following search might be something that you would want to consider also.

C++ Free Online Tutor - Google Search

[slapshot_oi]

I recommend C++ Primer (4th edition) by Lippman, Lajoie and Moo

Like the title implies, it's meant for people with no programming experience. We had to use it for a class after we spent a year learning C, and we still used the introductory book. I still have it for reference.