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Blow by Blow Instructions
Learn How to Install Turbo C++.
Learn How to Install Turbo C++.
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.
About Input and Output
An example of using cout with various manipulators and functions.
An example of using cout with various manipulators and functions.
Objects 101
C++ Classes and Objects - Learn about C++ Classes and Objects
C++ Classes and Objects - Learn about C++ Classes and Objects
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.
C++ Programming Tutorial
Learn C++ Programming with an extensive tutorial.
Learn C++ Programming with an extensive tutorial.
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.
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.
Database - Definition
Definition of Database
Definition of Database
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.
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.
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
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.
All about Pointers
In this lesson on pointers, learn about them, how to use them and avoid the pitfalls.
In this lesson on pointers, learn about them, how to use them and avoid the pitfalls.
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?
A Car Simulation
Learn about Pascal and Camel case
Learn about Pascal and Camel case
Application - Definition
Definition of Application
Definition of Application
C Tutorial
Learn c programming with an extensive tutorial.
Learn c programming with an extensive tutorial.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Compiling C
How to compile C programs with Microsoft Visual C++ 2005
How to compile C programs with Microsoft Visual C++ 2005
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.
Definition of Compiler
Definition of Compiler
Definition of Compiler
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.
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.
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.
C++ Programming
Learn how to start debugging your applications.
Learn how to start debugging your applications.
My Favourites
A List of my favourite Open Source Projects
A List of my favourite Open Source Projects
C++ Programming Language
About the programming language C++
About the programming language C++
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
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.
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.
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
XOR - Definition
Definition of XOR
Definition of XOR
Object Oriented Programming
This describes Object Oriented Programming in simple terms and how it differs from procedural programming and the concepts of encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism
This describes Object Oriented Programming in simple terms and how it differs from procedural programming and the concepts of encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism
Definition of Variable
Definition of Variable
Definition of Variable
Class - Definition
Definition of Class
Definition of Class
C# Tutorial
Learn C# programming with a set of extensive tutorials.
Learn C# programming with a set of extensive tutorials.
Inline Functions - Definition
Definition of Inline Functions
Definition of Inline Functions
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.
About C, C++ and C#
This is an overview of C,C++ and C#
This is an overview of C,C++ and C#
Fundamentals of Programming C#
Understanding the basics of variables
Understanding the basics of variables
Definition of Operating System
Definition of Operating System
Definition of Operating System
About C
This is a detailed look at the Programming Language C
This is a detailed look at the Programming Language C
Definition of Array
Definition of Array
Definition of Array
Linked Lists for Beginners
this explains how the linked list in example 1 works
this explains how the linked list in example 1 works
Interpreter - Definition
Definition of Interpreter
Definition of Interpreter
About C#
This is a detailed look at the programming language C#
This is a detailed look at the programming language C#
Object - Definition
Definition of Object
Definition of Object
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.
About SQL
A beginners guide to the database control language SQL
A beginners guide to the database control language SQL
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
Encapsulation - Definition
Definition of Encapsulation
Definition of Encapsulation
Constant - Definition
Definition of Constant
Definition of Constant
Pass By Reference - Definition
Definition of Pass By Reference
Definition of Pass By Reference
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.
Bits and Bobs
In this C programming lesson on low level operations, learn about manipulating bits with binary and, or and xor to access and change individual bits.
In this C programming lesson on low level operations, learn about manipulating bits with binary and, or and xor to access and change individual bits.
Function - Definition
Definition of Function
Definition of Function
Constructor - Definition
Definition of Constructor
Definition of Constructor
Framework - Definition
Definition of Framework
Definition of Framework
C# Programming Language
About the programming language C#
About the programming language C#
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
Need a good reference?
Learn about C++ reference variables
Learn about C++ reference variables
. NET - Definition
Definition of .NET
Definition of .NET
Pointer - Definition
Definition of Pointer
Definition of Pointer
Algorithm - Definition
Definition of Algorithm
Definition of Algorithm
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.
Compiling Hello World
Explains how to change the text on the label control
Explains how to change the text on the label control
Definition of Type
Definition of Type
Definition of Type
IDE - Definition
Definition of IDE
Definition of IDE
About C++
This is a detailed look at the Programming Language C++
This is a detailed look at the Programming Language C++
Polymorphism - Definition
Definition of Polymorphism
Definition of Polymorphism
Post Increment - Definition
Definition of Post Increment
Definition of Post Increment
Free C# Ebooks
A list of free ebooks, either online or downloadable.
A list of free ebooks, either online or downloadable.
Definition - API
Definition of API
Definition of API
Program - Definition
Definition of Program
Definition of Program
All about Functions
Learn About Function Parameters and "Pass by Value"
Learn About Function Parameters and "Pass by Value"
Pass By Value - Definition
Definition of Pass By Value
Definition of Pass By Value
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.
Server - Definition
Definition of Server
Definition of Server
Database Transactions
A beginners guide to transactions in relational databases using SQL
A beginners guide to transactions in relational databases using SQL
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.
Source Code
Definition of Source Code
Definition of Source Code
Dereference - definition
Definition of dereference
Definition of dereference
Working It Out
Learn about arrays and pointers.
Learn about arrays and pointers.
Macro - Definition
Definition of Macro
Definition of Macro
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.
C - the Programming Language
Learn about the programming language C
Learn about the programming language C
Procedure - Definition
Definition of Procedure
Definition of Procedure
RDBMS - Definition
Definition of RDBMS
Definition of RDBMS
Procedural Programming
Definition of Procedural Programming.
Definition of Procedural Programming.
Pre Increment - Definition
Definition of Pre Increment
Definition of Pre Increment
GIF - Definition
Definition of GIF
Definition of GIF
Header File - Definition
Definition of Header File
Definition of Header File
Open Source - Definition
Definition of Open Source
Definition of Open Source
VC++ 2005 Express Review
A Detailed Review of Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
A Detailed Review of Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
Unit Testing - Definition
Definition of Unit Testing
Definition of Unit Testing
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).
Double - Definition
Definition of Double
Definition of Double
Byte - Definition
Definition of Byte
Definition of Byte
JPG - Definition
Definition of JPG
Definition of JPG
Loop - Definition
Definition of Loop
Definition of Loop
Operating Systems 101
Explains what an Operating System is and isn't, how programmers use them and how applications are run.
Explains what an Operating System is and isn't, how programmers use them and how applications are run.
Binary - Definition
Definition of Binary
Definition of Binary
Machine Code - Definition
Definition of Machine Code
Definition of Machine Code
How to Hide Messages!
Learn about encryption and how messages are disguised.
Learn about encryption and how messages are disguised.
SDK - Definition
Definition of SDK
Definition of SDK
Privileged Instructions
Definition of Privileged Instructions
Definition of Privileged Instructions
C Compilers
A list of Free C Compilers on Windows, Linux and Mac
A list of Free C Compilers on Windows, Linux and Mac
How Good is Your Code?
This is an ongoing challenge where players write dlls to play Rock Scissors and Paper in C, C++ and C#.
This is an ongoing challenge where players write dlls to play Rock Scissors and Paper in C, C++ and C#.