c++ - relearning [closed]

Question

I haven't done C++ for about three years and looking to get back and ready. What is the best way? any open source projects that I might want to look at to recall all the details and be ready for interviews? I started reading (again) C++ Primer 5th edition but was wondering whether there's more efficient way since I did program in C++ for few years before.

Just wanted to add: Does anyone know about open source projects related to finance? (e.g. servers, fix, etc)

Answer 1

I was facing a similiar situation a while back, and my conclusion was - no matter how many smart books you read nothing will suit you better then practicing.

Find some tutorials or set yourself some simple goals and learn by doing.

Hope that helps

PS. A friend of mine asked me once "How do you eat an elefant? - in small pieces, one at a time"

Answer 2

I'd start in on a real project.

If nothing else, download an open source C++ project that's in the same realm as the jobs you want to target, and start modifying. Practice helps more than anything for being comfortable.

If you're going to focus on reading, or in addition to practice, I'd actually focus on reading books that work more on using C++ well, not necessarily learning C++. Effective C++, More Effective C++, and Effective STL are great for this - you'll learn new things while refreshing your old knowledge. You can always use the primer book as a reference to study things you've forgotten as you read about them elsewhere.