Do I have to learn C very well, before starting C++ ?

I know the basic syntax and programming in C.


But,I dont know much about structures, pointers and memory management.


Now, I am in a position to learn C++.


Do I have to learn C very well, before starting C++ ?


And Which is the best book to start with C++?





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Do I have to learn C very well, before starting C++ ?
I found that it was a handicap to learn C before C++, because they operate along different paradigms...





C = functional


C++ = object oriented





The reason that learning C first is a handicap, is that C++ compilers will let you write non-object-oriented code (eg C code) and you end up not learning, or getting the benefit of, object-oriented code :-)





Knowing about pointers, structures and memory management is very useful :-)
Reply:You an learn them both at the same time if you wish.. just keep track of the differences between their structures and the syntax of some of their commands.
Reply:in real life you want to work with comps u have to learn all the basics i would start with c
Reply:C++ is a superset of C, it introduces additional capabilities and changes the syntax slightly.





Go for the C++, but check the pre requisites of the course.





Don't buy The C++ Programming Language by Stroustrup, he may have designed the language but the book is a reference and not a learning book.
Reply:No, some people just start with C++. C is just a prievious version of C++ (ex. Windows 95 vs Windows XP).





This is my fav C++ starter book - Good luck !:


http://www.amazon.com/C%2B%2B-How-Progra...
Reply:In my opinion, you are in the perfect position to start learning C++.





The basic syntax for C and C++ is pretty much the same, but the techniques used to handle structures and memory management are very different. I think you may even find it easier to understand C++ data structures without having learned them in C, but I am certain there are plenty of peoprl who would argue that point with me.
Reply:you dont need to know one to learn the other. Learn c or c++ visually is a great book to start with.