C / C++ / C#: Most Popular Articles
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Blow by Blow Instructions
Learn How to Install Turbo C++.
Learn How to Install Turbo C++.
Objects 101
C++ Classes and Objects - Learn about C++ Classes and Objects
C++ Classes and Objects - Learn about C++ Classes and Objects
About Input and Output
An example of using cout with various manipulators and functions.
An example of using cout with various manipulators and functions.
C++ For Beginners
C++ for Beginners- Learn about C++, what it's for, how it compares with other computer programming languages and how to get started programming.
C++ for Beginners- Learn about C++, what it's for, how it compares with other computer programming languages and how to get started programming.
Database - Definition
Definition of Database
Definition of Database
Constructors 101
In this lesson on constructors in C++, learn about default constructors, assignment operators and copy constructors and how to use them.
In this lesson on constructors in C++, learn about default constructors, assignment operators and copy constructors and how to use them.
C++ Programming Tutorial
Learn C++ Programming with an extensive tutorial.
Learn C++ Programming with an extensive tutorial.
About Software Engineering
Looks at the practice of Software Engineering and what a Software Engineer does compared to a programmer.
Looks at the practice of Software Engineering and what a Software Engineer does compared to a programmer.
C# For Beginners
C# for Beginners- Learn about C#, what it's for, how it compares with other computer programming languages and how to get started programming.
C# for Beginners- Learn about C#, what it's for, how it compares with other computer programming languages and how to get started programming.
Compiling A Program
Learn how to create a project, edit source files and then compile and run your first program.
Learn how to create a project, edit source files and then compile and run your first program.
About Programming Languages.
This explains what a programming language is, what it's used for, which programming languages there are and
This explains what a programming language is, what it's used for, which programming languages there are and
Wizard - Definition
Definition of Wizard
Definition of Wizard
C For Beginners
C for Beginners- Learn about c, what it's for, how it compares with other computer programming languages and how to get started programming.
C for Beginners- Learn about c, what it's for, how it compares with other computer programming languages and how to get started programming.
All about Pointers
C Programming Tutorial Introduction to Random Access File Handling
C Programming Tutorial Introduction to Random Access File Handling
Read/Write Anywhere
In this C++ programming tutorial, learn about random access file access and binary files through fstream.
In this C++ programming tutorial, learn about random access file access and binary files through fstream.
The Joy of Coding
Find out what is involved with programming, what happens and some of the things you can do with it.
Find out what is involved with programming, what happens and some of the things you can do with it.
Something you can count on
Learn a programming technique that will improve your code's reliability and reduce the number of bugs.
Learn a programming technique that will improve your code's reliability and reduce the number of bugs.
Programming Language Shoot-out
Comparing C,C++ and C# against other popular programming languages giving relative strengths and weaknesses
Comparing C,C++ and C# against other popular programming languages giving relative strengths and weaknesses
C Tutorial
Learn c programming with an extensive tutorial.
Learn c programming with an extensive tutorial.
XOR - Definition
Definition of XOR
Definition of XOR
Handling Numbers
Learn how to use numbers in your C++ programs. Find out about variables and how to move numbers between variables. What is the difference between a float and an int?
Learn how to use numbers in your C++ programs. Find out about variables and how to move numbers between variables. What is the difference between a float and an int?
Programming Techniques
A look at the string class Join and Split, PadLeft and PadRight methods and functions.
A look at the string class Join and Split, PadLeft and PadRight methods and functions.
Encapsulation - Definition
Definition of Encapsulation
Definition of Encapsulation
Controlling Program Flow
Learn how to exit a loop prematurely and how to have a loop skip a cycle or two.
Learn how to exit a loop prematurely and how to have a loop skip a cycle or two.
Definition of Array
Definition of Array
Definition of Array
Compiling C
How to compile C programs with Microsoft Visual C++ 2005
How to compile C programs with Microsoft Visual C++ 2005
A Car Simulation
Learn about Pascal and Camel case
Learn about Pascal and Camel case
Switches and Circuits
Learn what makes a computer tick. How does software fit into the big picture and how does it interact with hardware?
Learn what makes a computer tick. How does software fit into the big picture and how does it interact with hardware?
Constant - Definition
Definition of Constant
Definition of Constant
Application - Definition
Definition of Application
Definition of Application
Algorithm - Definition
Definition of Algorithm
Definition of Algorithm
What you need for the tutorial
A list of requirements needed before starting the C++ tutorial.
A list of requirements needed before starting the C++ tutorial.
My Favourites
A List of my favourite Open Source Projects
A List of my favourite Open Source Projects
High Resolution Timing in C++
Learn how to time events in C++ with microsecond accuracy using the built in fast counter in Windows. This article provides code plus an explanation of how to do the timing.
Learn how to time events in C++ with microsecond accuracy using the built in fast counter in Windows. This article provides code plus an explanation of how to do the timing.
A Speed Contest!
This is the challenge page for the twenty-ninth Cplus programming challenge. Write an application in C,C++ or C# that finds which treasure hunters are nearest the treasures
This is the challenge page for the twenty-ninth Cplus programming challenge. Write an application in C,C++ or C# that finds which treasure hunters are nearest the treasures
Class - Definition
Definition of Class
Definition of Class
About databases
Learn what makes a database, the different types of database, what normalization is about and a brief overview of SQL.
Learn what makes a database, the different types of database, what normalization is about and a brief overview of SQL.
Definition of Compiler
Definition of Compiler
Definition of Compiler
High Resolution Timing in C#
Learn how to time events in C# with microsecond accuracy using the built in fast counter in Windows. This article provides code plus an explanation of how to do the timing.
Learn how to time events in C# with microsecond accuracy using the built in fast counter in Windows. This article provides code plus an explanation of how to do the timing.
Safer By Far!
In this lesson on strings in C++ programming, learn how to use strings and all the different string methods.
In this lesson on strings in C++ programming, learn how to use strings and all the different string methods.
Linked Lists for Beginners
This explains how the linked list in example 1 works
This explains how the linked list in example 1 works
Starting to Program Games
Ever thought of programming games, either for yourself or for a game publisher. Learn what is involved.
Ever thought of programming games, either for yourself or for a game publisher. Learn what is involved.
C++ Programming
Learn how to start debugging your applications.
Learn how to start debugging your applications.
How do I Become a Programmer?
Want to become a career programmer, freelance programmer or just learn how to program for recreational purposes? Start your new career here!
Want to become a career programmer, freelance programmer or just learn how to program for recreational purposes? Start your new career here!
C Strings 101
A quick recap about the limited string capabilities of c
A quick recap about the limited string capabilities of c
Inline Functions - Definition
Definition of Inline Functions
Definition of Inline Functions
Function - Definition
Definition of Function
Definition of Function
C++ Programming Language
About the programming language C++
About the programming language C++
How Data is Held in RAM
Learn about variables, the different types of data that can be stored in a variable including ints, floats, objects, structs and strings.
Learn about variables, the different types of data that can be stored in a variable including ints, floats, objects, structs and strings.
Listing of Projects
A list of open source projects in C, C++ and C#
A list of open source projects in C, C++ and C#
Object - Definition
Definition of Object
Definition of Object
Download, Install Watcom C/C++
Describes how to download the Open Watcom C/C++ Compiler and Install it
Describes how to download the Open Watcom C/C++ Compiler and Install it
The Easy Way to Document
This tutorial shows you how to get started with a portable open source wiki called Wiki on a Stick.
This tutorial shows you how to get started with a portable open source wiki called Wiki on a Stick.
About C#
This is a detailed look at the programming language C#
This is a detailed look at the programming language C#
Open and Free Software
A step by step guide to using MySQL with Visual C# 2008 Express Edition
A step by step guide to using MySQL with Visual C# 2008 Express Edition
Compilers and Interpreters
Learn about the differences between compiling and interpreting, and which languages fall into each category.
Learn about the differences between compiling and interpreting, and which languages fall into each category.
Constructor - Definition
Definition of Constructor
Definition of Constructor
About SQL
A beginners guide to the database control language SQL
A beginners guide to the database control language SQL
Bits and Bobs
This shows how to use bit fields to pack several bit sized variables into one or more bytes.
This shows how to use bit fields to pack several bit sized variables into one or more bytes.
Program - Definition
Definition of Program
Definition of Program
About C, C++ and C#
This is an overview of C,C++ and C#
This is an overview of C,C++ and C#
Pass By Value - Definition
Definition of Pass By Value
Definition of Pass By Value
1-5 (By Henry Spencer)
A list of 10 C Progrmming commandments written by henry Spencer
A list of 10 C Progrmming commandments written by henry Spencer
Pass By Reference - Definition
Definition of Pass By Reference
Definition of Pass By Reference
Server - Definition
Definition of Server
Definition of Server
Need a good reference?
Learn about C++ reference variables
Learn about C++ reference variables
Recursion - Definition
Definition of Recursion
Definition of Recursion
Definition of Type
Definition of Type
Definition of Type
Definition of Operating System
Definition of Operating System
Definition of Operating System
Fundamentals of Programming C#
This explains about float, double and decimal types and demonstrates problems such as rounding errors.
This explains about float, double and decimal types and demonstrates problems such as rounding errors.
Definition of Variable
Definition of Variable
Definition of Variable
About C
This is a detailed look at the Programming Language C
This is a detailed look at the Programming Language C
GIF - Definition
Definition of GIF
Definition of GIF
All about Functions
Learn How to Call Functions in C, then How to Write Them
Learn How to Call Functions in C, then How to Write Them
JPG - Definition
Definition of JPG
Definition of JPG
Polymorphism - Definition
Definition of Polymorphism
Definition of Polymorphism
Using OutputDebugString
Learn a simple debugging technique for those awkward bugs that only occur in release code.
Learn a simple debugging technique for those awkward bugs that only occur in release code.
ROM - Definition
Defines Read Only Memory (ROM)
Defines Read Only Memory (ROM)
Pointer - Definition
Definition of Pointer
Definition of Pointer
Object Oriented Programming
Learn about Object Oriented Programming
Learn about Object Oriented Programming
Binary - Definition
Definition of Binary
Definition of Binary
Free C# Ebooks
A list of free ebooks, either online or downloadable.
A list of free ebooks, either online or downloadable.
Compiling Hello World
Explains how to change the text on the label control
Explains how to change the text on the label control
Framework - Definition
Definition of Framework
Definition of Framework
C# Tutorial
Learn C# programming with a set of extensive tutorials.
Learn C# programming with a set of extensive tutorials.
Working It Out
Learn about arrays and pointers.
Learn about arrays and pointers.
Float - Definition
Definition of Float
Definition of Float
Inheritance - Definition
Definition of Inheritance
Definition of Inheritance
High Resolution Timing in C
Learn how to time events in C with microsecond accuracy using the built in fast counter in Windows. This article provides code plus an explanation of how to do the timing.
Learn how to time events in C with microsecond accuracy using the built in fast counter in Windows. This article provides code plus an explanation of how to do the timing.
Byte - Definition
Definition of Byte
Definition of Byte
Header File - Definition
Definition of Header File
Definition of Header File
Encryption - Definition
Definition of Encryption
Definition of Encryption
About C++
This is a detailed look at the Programming Language C++
This is a detailed look at the Programming Language C++
Ten Programming Contests
This is a list of over ten programming contests that take place annually or more frequently where C, C++ or C# programs can be entered.
This is a list of over ten programming contests that take place annually or more frequently where C, C++ or C# programs can be entered.
C - the Programming Language
Learn about the programming language C
Learn about the programming language C
Overloading - Definition
Definition of Overloading
Definition of Overloading
C# Programming Language
About the programming language C#
About the programming language C#
. NET - Definition
Definition of .NET
Definition of .NET
Assembly Language - Definition
Definition of Assembly Language
Definition of Assembly Language
Command Prompt Shortcut
Learn how to add the command prompt short cut to the Windows Explorer right-click menu.
Learn how to add the command prompt short cut to the Windows Explorer right-click menu.
Source Code
Definition of Source Code
Definition of Source Code
Post Increment - Definition
Definition of Post Increment
Definition of Post Increment
How to Hide Messages!
Learn about encryption and how messages are disguised.
Learn about encryption and how messages are disguised.
Parameters - Definition
Definition of Parameters
Definition of Parameters
Method - Definition
Definition of Method
Definition of Method
Function Prototypes - Definiti
Definition of Function Prototypes
Definition of Function Prototypes
Loop - Definition
Definition of Loop
Definition of Loop
Cache - Definition
Definition of Cache
Definition of Cache
About Compilers
Learn what a compiler does, how it analyzes the source code of the program then generates machine code.
Learn what a compiler does, how it analyzes the source code of the program then generates machine code.
Install VC# 2005
Explains how to download and install Visual C# 2005 Express Edition then test that you can compile a simple application.
Explains how to download and install Visual C# 2005 Express Edition then test that you can compile a simple application.
Rolling Dice in C
Want to learn how to simulate dice rolls in C#?
Want to learn how to simulate dice rolls in C#?
Fast and Correct Wins!
This is the challenge page for the fourteenth Cplus programming challenge. Write an application in C,C++ or C# that can multiply several pairs of very large numbers together..
This is the challenge page for the fourteenth Cplus programming challenge. Write an application in C,C++ or C# that can multiply several pairs of very large numbers together..
SDK - Definition
Definition of SDK
Definition of SDK
Dereference - definition
Definition of dereference
Definition of dereference
IDE - Definition
Definition of IDE
Definition of IDE
Double - Definition
Definition of Double
Definition of Double
Bit - Definition
Definition of Bit
Definition of Bit
Stack - Definition
Definition of Stack
Definition of Stack
Procedural Programming
Definition of Procedural Programming.
Definition of Procedural Programming.
Int - Definition
Definition of Int
Definition of Int
Avoid dll crashes
Learn about the calling conventions used by functions in dlls, and the pitfalls involved when writing cross platform or multi language code.
Learn about the calling conventions used by functions in dlls, and the pitfalls involved when writing cross platform or multi language code.
Least Shots Wins!
This is the challenge page for the thirteenth Cplus programming challenge. Write an application in C,C++ or C# to sink all the enemy ships in Battleships in the minimum number of shots.
This is the challenge page for the thirteenth Cplus programming challenge. Write an application in C,C++ or C# to sink all the enemy ships in Battleships in the minimum number of shots.
Processing text files
This c programming tutorial starts with a look at the differences between text and binary files
This c programming tutorial starts with a look at the differences between text and binary files
How Fast is Your Code?
This is the challenge page for the eighth Cplus programming challenge. Write an application in C,C++ or C# to score 1,000 Texas Holdem Poker positions showing which of 8 hands is highest (or drawn).
This is the challenge page for the eighth Cplus programming challenge. Write an application in C,C++ or C# to score 1,000 Texas Holdem Poker positions showing which of 8 hands is highest (or drawn).
Interpreter - Definition
Definition of Interpreter
Definition of Interpreter
What will happen?
A look forward over the 12 months in regard to programming languages and what the year will bring (or not).
A look forward over the 12 months in regard to programming languages and what the year will bring (or not).
Brute Force - Definition
Definition of Brute Force
Definition of Brute Force
Compression - Definition
Definition of Compression
Definition of Compression
Register - Definition
Definition of Register
Definition of Register
C Compilers
A list of Free C Compilers on Windows, Linux and Mac
A list of Free C Compilers on Windows, Linux and Mac
RAM - Definition
Defines Random Access Memory
Defines Random Access Memory
Macro - Definition
Definition of Macro
Definition of Macro