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#2067: I think im going to die for 3203
#2067rantschool· 1317d ago

already tried to prepare for this mod over winter by learning the basic syntax of C++, but just realized that I actually know nothing about C++. I spent 1 day trying to setup the sample project but still have no idea what's going on like what is cmake and all the weird C++ class syntax like virtual/volatile???? really don't have a good feeling about this mod like we are expect to learn so many things on our own. sorry to my teammates in advance :(

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  • USYJ Old Uncle

    Dont panic :-). Note the difference between the programming language and the IDE, e.g. Java vs IntelliJ; Python vs PyCharm / VSCode / ....; C++ vs VS / CLion / Xcode...... The struggle you have now is with the IDE setup. (Some/All?) IDE has idiosyncrasy that is hair pulling the first time you encounter them. (For example, although I'm not a stranger to C++, I'm quite sure I'll be stumped by CLion / Xcode / .... as I've never coded C++ on MacOS....). Note that CS3203 has *tools-lab* for this very reason, we have experienced TAs to help with the setup + configuration of the IDEs on various platform. Do sign-up for one of the sessions if you are lost. So, your time spent in picking up the syntax during summer will definitely come in useful once the IDE beast is tamed. Your learning effort will help once you can start doing the actual business (i.e. coding!). :-)

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