Scott Meyers: A Unique Perspective on C++

[antred11]

I've been coding in C++ for 11 years, and although I've also picked up other languages (Python, Tcl, Perl), C++ is still by far my favorite language. Can't wait until compilers start supporting all the fancy new C++11 stuff. :)

[propelera91]

c++ and other programing tutorials on

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[azqueon]

The bad thing about C++ is it doesn't have as much of a demand for jobs right now. I see tons of Java billboards.

[FreelancePatriot76]

@azqueon

Depends where you live. I just landed a Qt/C++ and Python job strait out of college (being a week ago).

[Colstonewall]

@FreelancePatriot76 Cool deal. . .What do you do in your new job???

[narutofan9999]

@azqueon

It's not like the transition from Java to C++ and vice versa was so difficult you couldn't afford to learn both.

[pufixas]

C++ is the most awesome language EVAR!!!

[Acceptable76]

@azqueon Tell me about it.. I've learned PHP, HTML, SQL, and C++. Java is bar far the hardest and most ridiculous language to learn.

[Lewis1711]

@Acceptable76 that's a relief. I am going to try and teach myself C++ again soon (and forget the java I've learnt).

[krisiii1234]

/watch?v=ps0QOaqcrII

[fhdjsahfdjsha]

Its official, I am a major geek for watching this

[O3Obvious]

First edition, of course...

What's this "in the trenches" shit? More like the 101st Chairborne. C'mon, your programmers, be proud of that and don't be a wannabe soldier which is more pathetic than living in your Mom's basement as a 35 year-old.

[SquareBoxStudios]

This guy is my hero.

[ThePrivateJoker]

C++ is no place for know-it-all, the latest "framework" is "the" standard, java idiots.

[MrRobertFritz]

@ThePrivateJoker javascipt and html 5, idiot!

[ThePrivateJoker]

@MrRobertFritz OMG a response from "web" kid LOL Oh ok.. ok. - a web "designer".... lol.

Its ok MrRobertFritz web "guy". Your trans step-mom called from the projects. She wants you to pick up a carton of smokes and a bottle of night train on your way 'home" from feeling good about your web "design" "work" lol your too silly little idiot.

[SilveradoNL]

He sorta looks like Mick Jagger lol

[TheGuyNextDoor96]

Call of Duty C++ on my Channel

[pzmtuthcvpvl]

@ brother Meyers: I read your book, disreguard the interviewer's trenches question to the extent that what you put in the book is "in the trenches" if there ever was such a thing -- right & level at Dov Bulka's work where someone who actually ^is^ in the trenches takes several pages to inform the reader ( .. space limitations ... )

[id1337x]

When you really learn a language is not when you teach it but rather when you try to implement it from scratch. If you try to implement C++, you will become very acquainted with the thing

[tronulu]

@id1337x how do you implement a programming language? O,o

[halflifeproductionz]

C++ is ridiculously difficult to learn.

[gm3dgames]

@halflifeproductionz

It's not difficult if you keep at it, and the only thing that scares people is the dynamic memory allocation and the fact that some code looks "messy". Dynamic Memory comes with practice, you will still screw up and make a nice little memory leak, but the whole point is to fix it and learn.

[halflifeproductionz]

@gm3dgames i have experience with vb.net and java and 2 server side scripting languages. I'm not sure if the c++ syntax is difficult to learn but this memory management thing is something new to me. I still haven't touched c++ yet because i'm learning something else for the time being so hopefully by the end of the year i'll start learning from a beginners book.

[gm3dgames]

@halflifeproductionz

It would be a good idea, Not only would it teach you about the way memory works, but since you know java aswell, then you will know the 2 "big" languages. And starting from the basics is always the best way, even relearning the basics when experienced helps alot :)

[skychy]

@halflifeproductionz its actually really easy to learn as long as you know programming logic in general

[cplusplusish]

@halflifeproductionz C++ is only hard to learn if you don't have the mental capacity for it.

[mongoosecage]

@halflifeproductionz but you can never run into a wall with it.

[MrNightLifeLover]

Other areas where C++ is used: Browsers, numerical simulations, games, etc

[uravimdr]

Really Scott Meyers is genious.

[asharma78901]

Effective C++ and Effective STL are great books to read if you're into C++

[Entropy56]

C++ is a kludgy language with bolted on updates that have not cohesion.

[jabberwock11]

@Entropy56 That may be true but there is currently no other practical option for performance programming.

[militantmindset]

@Entropy56 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha­hahahahahahahahahahaha, you make me laugh so much thanks

[FrostElite27]

if you're interested in computer science, please take a look at my website at binaryvalue (dot) com

[3VOpRoPhiiT]

NOOB



[SuperShortAndSweet]

@3VOpRoPhiiT your the noob

[Lewis1711]

One of the reasons I steer clear of software dev is what he said in the beginning..."I have stayed up all night coding for a job"...unless you're paying me overtime rates I'm going home at 5 man.

[Entropy56]

Scott Meyers looks like Mick Jagger.

[Colstonewall]

@Entropy56 LOL, yes he does resemble one half of the Glimmer Twins, lol.

[vhaisman]

@Entropy56 Except 100 years younger! :D

[ziyanzebil]

In robotics, almost every researcher uses C++.

[crisml2r8]

Lots of stereotypes.

[natflat]

I can't imagine spending the rest of my life like this, but I did just finish a program that is unbeatable at tic tac toe.

[BluCosmos]

C++ is my favorite language.

[untseac]

I only understood how Java works after a deep study of C++

Got to study C# and XML. C# I think it is sorta like Java from Microsoft but still.. why not check it out. Many enterprises are using it nowadays. XML I kinda hate it =P but everybody uses it now and I don't know much about it =(

In my college they only use Java now... at least they teached C while I was there :s

[dreamteamkill]

never forget cobol. never forget.

[ManOfMeans]

Don't forget about BASIC!

[mistabiggz16]

How Difficult would it be in "Theory" To create a 3D Video Game ENGINE Using the C++ Programming Language?

[sabergun]

well considering C++ is the industry standard for gaming I don't think it would be greatly difficult.

It depends on the game as well as how much resource you have.

Indie developers often find it quite hard for a few reasons:

Lack of money, Lack of knowledge, Lack of time

[mistabiggz16]

Are most Game engines Designed using C++? For example the Source engine? In half life 2 and Counter strike Source?

[sabergun]

all things you could easily google

[FaulknerCk2]

is there any programming language that powerful than C++

I saw there are lot of programming languages on Wikipedia omg it's huge

[joejoe722]

should I learn c++ ??

[rstora01]

I am an experienced programmer and I am learning C++ . How difficult was it to get that first C++ job?

[Choko4343]

@rstora01 i remember it took me 4 hours to write my first project and 3 more hours to debug it... it was a ~200 line code... tho C++ was my first language

[rstora01]

I believe you mis-understood my question. I was asking about getting paying employment using C++ for an entry level position. Thanks for the feed back.

[ImAllFact]

yes, u should learn c++

but first u should learn something easier like python, ruby, or visual basics. C++ or Java is a MUST if u want to be a professional programmer.

[Frapazoid]

To go pro, yes, and maybe five others. I know and use regularly in my work Java, C++, C, C#, Bash scripts, PHP and SQL.

If you wanna know if you should use it for your next project, that's a whole other story.

I think that, generally speaking, you'll know if the answer is "yes" if you know enough to make such a decision.

[imalwayswatchingu00]

Yes, I started learning Visual Basic 08. Allll fun pretty much! Then you get to C++ and you really have to start learning :\ Lots, lots lots lots!

[FaulknerCk2]

yea I guess

if you can then it may useful

like he said C++ is a demanding language than other

but wait first you learn C++ try to go through C#

because C# likes Java and VB NET and C++ it's great language for all armature people

(I meant the coding side)

but if you begin from VB NET then you may hard to learn C++ because the adaption

it's really hard for like your people for adapting Vb NET to C++

anyway I guess if you learned one language correctly then u can learn every language

[theawesomone]

real programmers use C++

[EXetoC]

@theawesomone "Real programmers" use different languages for different situations

[theawesomone]

@EXetoC it was a joke.

[EXetoC]

@theawesomone Oh. There are lots of ignorant (wannabe) programmers out there so it's hard to tell.

[yksnimus]

oh man, i need subtitles to understand english u_u**

[FaulknerCk2]

lol

[wulfy88]

I love C++ and it is my Number one Language that I use.

[cbzVideos]

I like lua :D

[OMFG2Cool]

i personally dont see how c++ is dying 5:45 and i use it.

[upsm4sh]

he says its difficult to learn and be used correctly...

[TNXcrew]

True, but its still one of the most powerful and used programming language to this day. It sucks though, they teach you java instead of c++ on a lot of dutch universaties these days, it just has it's limits >_>

[FaulknerCk2]

true here is same fuck them.

[Frapazoid]

It is. There's just a lot you have to do in C++ that you don't need to think about in Java, like rewriting copy constructors and assignment operators manually if your class features dynamically allocated data.

Having used Java for 99% of my time for the past few years, though, I understand its limitations well, have had to code "around" them and so on.

I also like to think that my experience with C & friends has helped me better understand Java.

[Colstonewall]

@OMFG2Cool I think you're absolutely right, C++ still has many, many uses, as he said in the vid. I'm no expert, but I believe C++ has a long future.

[onelerv1]

@OMFG2Cool He said "people who shan't be named" my guess would be java programmers... Mick Jagger said it best.. On how C++ isn't the best in every field but if you are constrained in a specific way then C++ is the language of choice "the fastest program, the least amount of memory program, ect ect"

[ILoveDogsandScooters]

C++ is the BEST!!

[Biopharmer]

What's the best & most effective & most portable graphics library for C/C++?

[tgr128]

open gl....i think or 3d max

[Interdiffusion]

@Biopharmer

opengl / GLUT works on everything

[cdh473]

opengl

[FaulknerCk2]

Direct3D

because Microsoft rules :)

but I guess it's most effective with C++/CLI

[polson45]

I admire people like this that make my work possiable

[saxmanrex]

I'm starting work on an MS in computer science. This video is very helpful and very insightful. Thank you for the post!

[successfulbuild]

Allison came up with some pretty stupid questions and remarks. Computer Science != hard work and late night coding sessions? He could have asked him about his thoughts on the best techniques in EC++, or about why More Effective C++?, the speed of c++ compared to modern languages and teaching C++ as a first language, benefit of multipleparadigms, generic programming, etc.

[arteks2001]

I agree.

[Kuwaiti1990]

C++ is addictive.

C++ is fast, efficient, and powerful

[gunsarefreedom]

@Kuwaiti1990 Would you please refer me to some useful resources about C++.

What books, websites, would you recommend.

Thank You Very Much,

[2236zml]

@Kuwaiti1990 and is difficult

[HeavyPhoton]

@2236zml Agreed it is hard, but as in all things in life, what is hard to get rewards you more :)

[RabdonFilms]

@Kuwaiti1990 Simple isn't there.

[RabdonFilms]

@Kuwaiti1990 Simple isn't there. Of course not.

[MrRobertFritz]

@Kuwaiti1990 C++ is old. Use html5 and javascipt. Welcome to real world.

[ThePrivateJoker]

@MrRobertFritz You must be referring to the 'real' world - for morons & script-kiddies.

[iLimeMoose]

@MrRobertFritz Absolutely not. Neither html5 or Javascript give you the speed and power of C++. Also, with C++0x becoming a new standard, I assume that it will remain the best for what it does for some time

[narutofan9999]

@iLimeMoose

That guy was either a moron or a troll. No person right in their mind would even attempt to put HTML/Javascript and C++ in the same category, let alone compare them.

[iLimeMoose]

@narutofan9999 I'm thinking that you're right with that. Some things just cannot be done at a high level language like Java, let alone a scripting or markup language.

[omairiqbal889]

ive heard delphi is as powerful as c++ and you can quickly make a prog using delphi and also that delphi code is easier to write,read ,debugg etc

if that is the case then why in the world is c++ more popular than delphi?

[arteks2001]

For a number of reasons such as the lack of operator overloading in Object Pascal.

[JAVAMasterable]

we can use only java in embarked system

but now we must use c++ whith java in embarked system

[AlexSleyore]

i like this lol.. c++ is only really useful if.. you care about how big it is, care aobut how fast it is, really "if you really want to do something better then the rest of the market.. use c++" but he says it in a way that makes it sound negative... he should of said something about how its not on the web yet.. aka you cant put programs into webpages.. (you would have to much control.. to many viruses not a good idea)

[arteks2001]

In fact, you do can use C++ for web pages by means of CGI programming. I teach how to create dynamic content in C++ using CGI at my university.

[bhushan80]

@arteks2001 Can you create some basic tutorial series on Youtube? It would be really great. I always love to have this language as my first choice language. I know there might be a lot of help on web, but I would go by your recommendations. Thanks.

[Plissken07]

What? This guy's a programmer.

[logan04x]

Why does this have so less views? Don't nerds come on youtube?

[CustomBumpMaker]

ololololol.

i know right.

[xG33Kx]

So FEW views, you mean?

[iammilind]

Very Interesting interview. The perspective to C++ is really positive.

[efraimdeluxe]

c++ & gVim -> Hooray

[venerablemarketing]

Awesome breakdown of C++ uses.

[hardToSignUpHere]

interesting the way the interviewer behaves "look at me i'm so cool, i am the best!", its quite good, other than the intro is a bit cheesy.

"bits and all the good stuff" - :D

[arteks2001]

Well, the interviewer is also a well-known person in the computer science world. Look for his bio on Wikipedia.

[hardToSignUpHere]

yeah, its not a lot in wikipedia, but still it seems like he is another C++ guru and an associate professor. Well, thanks for that!

also Utah seems like a place with decent mountains

[mayyadah]

The last half is good stuff! Dr. Meyers is the real deal-- I met him and he not only spent lots of time answering questions, but he also helped me with a specific programming problem!

[Plissken07]

what the...he lost alot of weight. I have 2nd ed Effective C++ (the cover with the cute wolf) and in that he is pretty chubby.

[lexsoft]

So, that is Scott Meyer's face....

very similar to Mick Jagger at first glance.

[aribenzane]

if you're drunk

[F00dTube]

Or any sixties seventies rocksinger for that matter :p