Some C++ scripting help please
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Learned it. Passed it. Forgot it.
It was a little difficult for me and I had help from some classmates. The beginning wasn't bad, but when we got to the end of the class it was difficult. Best of luck.
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Been it IT since 72'. Never programmed a day in my life. Thank God!
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What's the difference between people who program in C vs C++?
Users with C++ have class.
That's all that remains of my C++ days. Best of luck.
Users with C++ have class.
That's all that remains of my C++ days. Best of luck.
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But they are like...your assignments dude.
Do you care to post what you are getting hung up on? How far along are you in the course? What concepts are currently being introduced?
edit** why not hit stackoverflow or reddit or elsewhere? Much more likely to get responses on those dedicated resources.
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stackoverflow is a great resource for all kinds of coding(alot more than just C++). PM sent
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Obviously we're not going to write your assignment for you, but if you're stuck on something there's a few fellow coders abound to lend suggestions.
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I'm in IT field also. Systems, networking and SQL is all I can help you out with if you ever have any issues with those.
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I hate SQL because I've done everything I could not to learn it, ha ha. I'm sure it's a great language since it's continued to have so much support/use but the Node - Mongo combo have made it so much nicer for guys like me (I'm still just learning).
Day job involves EMR field so I originally learned a proprietary software system written with M/cache which allows SQL queries to be used for report writing etc. But now, with Office add-ins being more accessible and application APIs for most apps, it's imperative to learn new technology to level the information barrier and keep yourself highly marketable.
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MongoDB...No SQL guy. That's cool, I find NO SQL interesting.
I'm starting to work with Haystack. Ever heard of it?
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I definitely wouldn't call myself a NoSQL guy. I'm seriously very early in my learning journey and since I wanted to learn the web DOM/CSS/HTML/JS, it was just easier for me to continue learning server scripting/searching with Node than try to learn yet another language.
After I actually learn enough to feel confident that I've solidified my understanding with that group of tools, then I'll begin to branch out some more.
I'm still in the "try everything phase". I've messed around with R and python as well but I have a superficial understanding of Python and I barely recall the R stuff I studied.
Since the web tools are becoming ubiquitous (Windows 10 app development, Office add-in development makes use of Javascript APIs for the various tools) and since I work in a corporate world where these tools are defacto, it only makes sense that I learn something that provides value for my employer.
**End explanation**
Haystack? I just did a google search and it looks like a django search plugin/API? I don't know much about django, how does Haystack connect with your job - Systems/networking/sql? Do you currently use django in some manner?
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A++? I took you for a Fortran, Cobol or ALC kind of guy. (I'm really showing my age now).
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Nah. Just a spritz or two of WD-40 now and then on the abacus and the slide rule keeps my "coding" humming along.
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I haven't touched C++ in more than a decade, I probably wouldn't be much help right now unless the assignments were easy.
Honestly, when it comes to learning a programming language for the first time, my best suggestion is to practice, practice, practice. Learning to code is like learning a foreign language with math combined. Typically the assignments the teacher gives will provide some exposure, but not enough experience to latch onto the concepts and become proficient. The first time I took C++ I was lazy, did just enough to complete the assignments and left it at that. By the time I got to the tests I'd struggle with the concepts and some of the syntax...."What was that thing we did 2 months ago?" I studied the material and did the work, but like a foreign language there's a big difference between knowing some basic verb conjugations and being fluent in the language. Needless to say I had to retake the class, a lot of kids didn't make it through. They always said programming had a high turnover rate. I made it through the class on the second attempt, and once I got somewhat proficient with C++ it made it far easier to learn some other languages like Java. The concepts are the same, just different syntax typically.
Honestly, when it comes to learning a programming language for the first time, my best suggestion is to practice, practice, practice. Learning to code is like learning a foreign language with math combined. Typically the assignments the teacher gives will provide some exposure, but not enough experience to latch onto the concepts and become proficient. The first time I took C++ I was lazy, did just enough to complete the assignments and left it at that. By the time I got to the tests I'd struggle with the concepts and some of the syntax...."What was that thing we did 2 months ago?" I studied the material and did the work, but like a foreign language there's a big difference between knowing some basic verb conjugations and being fluent in the language. Needless to say I had to retake the class, a lot of kids didn't make it through. They always said programming had a high turnover rate. I made it through the class on the second attempt, and once I got somewhat proficient with C++ it made it far easier to learn some other languages like Java. The concepts are the same, just different syntax typically.
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I just spit all over my monitor, I can't believe all this hate mongering!! I love SQL - the more I learn, the more I want to learn. When dealing with relational databases I cant think of a better interface......
Gosh, I'm still tripping over the SQL hate, because for me it is immensely powerful and I use it all day, every day at work. I can perform my job much more efficiently and with a higher level of understanding using SQL.
Another really good thing about knowing SQL (at least Query) is that it is VERY 'transferrable' in the IT world.
An easy thing to learn pretty fast with regards to SQL is writing simple select statements; get comfortable with writing select statements, they are just read-only queries and can be as simple as 'select top 100 * from tablename'. In writing SQL queries it will behoove you GREATLY to know the database table structure and to use an RDBMS that suits your style.
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Don't get too caught up on my hate, it's out of ignorance more than anything. I'm new to many of these technologies so I haven't had to employ SQL's capabilities. I'm certain in another year or two, I'll likely come back and eat crow for what I wrote above. I'm simply trying to come up to speed with what I've chosen before branching out.
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yea this covers it. I have been engaged in SQL / PLSQL developing apps over ORACLE RDBMS since like 1998, and tangentially with databases since 1992. Even as I went into leadership roles, I still used it heavily because as you face concerns regarding quality management and productivity, you need to quickly be able to conceive and develop queries to gather data. I'm not sure how you can live without it in any job where you need to support decisions with data. Seriously, even COTS developers don't think of everything with canned reports...you gotta be agile...SQL is the one thing that allows you to make decisions and manage with good support data. It allows you to buck the status quo because it also allows you to discover new trends in your data...as well understanding RDBMS and SQL teaches you to approach even manual systems logically...best thing that ever happened to my early career...hands down. If you can, get the training.
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ok...this is not going to end well, but I think this thread is ready for it.
ok...this is not going to end well, but I think this thread is ready for it.
A SQL Query walks into a bar and sees 2 tables, walks right up to them and says what?
...can I join you?
ok...this is not going to end well, but I think this thread is ready for it.
A SQL Query walks into a bar and sees 2 tables, walks right up to them and says what?
...can I join you?
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This. Been doing IT/QA for several years now. Most of the individuals in my team are almost completely in the dark when it comes to SQL. I'm far from a guru, but to them I'm a SQL god. In many ways it makes my job easier. I get picked for some of the more challenging "technical" work, but I typically end up doing less work overall because they're fine with me taking the harder tasks.