Where Do You Learn About The Latest Tech News And Open Source Free Programs?
I’m semi- new to the programming world. I’ve been programming for about a year and a half, but I dont feel like I know enough to be proud of the fact that I am a computer Science major now entering his third year. I’m also very embarrassed in front of my classmates who seem to have been studying computer science for much longer than I have. Sometimes I feel like I may have jumped into the major too quickly, as I am now having lots of trouble keeping up. What sites can you offer for me to read up on the latest news and software in the world of computer science? I also consider myself a slow learner, so what methods of learning C++ and Java can you offer other than simply reading books?
Apprentice yourself to a local mom and pop computer shop, join a computer programming club(since your in a college that offers the degree I know there is one around there). http://arstechnica.com/index.ars is more than 98% of the population so relax and practice. What you need to search for is some good C++ programing forums to join and extra homework assignments. http://www.codeguru.com/forum/
All the computer news fit to print.
As for learning C++ and Java the only method(and don’t let people fool you otherwise) of really learning is to write code and keep writing until your eyes burn and your fingers hurt. Just knowing # include
This is a very comprehensive forum for all programming languages and most of the people there are pretty good people.