I am learning C/C++/Oracle/Unix.
I am thinking of developing some application on my own, but I have no Idea what else is required.
If you take an example of C++. I have very basic knowledge of it (data types, OOP concepts, vectors, file handling, exception handling, etc). I am not an expert though. I have just read one book about C++ and don't know much about graphics in C++.
I went to codeplex.com (an open source website for programming and development) they had some projects in C++ that are looking for developers.
Now this looks way beyond my knowledge but I want to buld something. If not, I want to learn more to do it but I have no clue where to begin and what material topics, books to read.
There so many things involved with an application: .exe files, .dll files and many more
1) Am I thinking in the right direction?
2) Is it possible to do it alone or be a part of such big open source projects online?
What are the things that I need to collect online and study?
Please help, if possible please provide the topics, books, websites that might help me to study and proceed to achieve my goal.
Best Answer
In addition to C++, you should study the libraries, APIs and frameworks used in the individual projects. For example, if you're planning to help develop a 2D game that uses SDL, you will need to learn SDL.