User talk:Topcount345

C++ Questions - No Longer need answered

If you understand the c++ language and you have the expertise to answer the following questions I hope you do so, this is for a reasearch paper I am doing in school for English class. My teacher wants more sources than the internet (and the only resource I have is the internet at my school for such a topic)so an interview he can't compain against.

1. What is your name?( for paper purposes, only need first name)

2. How did you become interested in c++ language?

3. Describe in short how you learned c++.

4. Do you think it is worth the time to learn how to program in c++?

5. Give a few examples of what you have used c++ for(programs, code, etc.)

6.What are a few lines of code you use often in writing in c++?

7. If you have written in another language(s) besides c++, how would you compare it to c++?

8. Describe as best as you can how a compiler works.

9. Describe as best as you can how a debugger works, and what it would be like without one.

10. How useful is having a Standard Template Library?

That should be enough, it would be really useful if you could do those ten questions. Thankyou. --Topcount345 01:05, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Welcome

Hi there, and welcome to Wikiversity! Have you taken a look at our C++? I thought it might be of interest to you. I thought your idea of putting a survey on your talk page was quite interesting. I'll try to answer some of your questions. Compiler = something that translates human readable code into machine readable code. Debugger = lets you trace and fix flaws in a program. Lets you do white-box testing, as opposed to black-box testing. Without it, it would be extremely difficult to fix certain bugs. STL is extremely useful. You may be interested in reading about design patterns as well as software engineering too. --HappyCamper 01:20, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

I found the c++ page, from there I found two people I hope will want to answer some of those questions, which lead to this. Thankyou for your information, it will help because I know only alittle about c++ from my running around doing this paper. --Topcount345 01:24, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

No problem. This is the place for learners and teachers to share ideas and ask questions. Oh yes, you can sign your messages by typing four tildes, or by clicking on the icon when you edit. If you need help, feel free to come to my talk page. You can also visit the Colloquium and post to a larger forum. Cheers! --HappyCamper 01:30, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

It would be ok for me to ask for a few people to do my survey in the Colloquium? It said at the top of the Colloquium for questions about Wikiversity, it doesn't specifically mention if one is allowed to do such as you suggest. I am wondering, for I don't want to post there if it would be considered the wrong place. --Topcount345 03:52, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

I can't recall anyone putting a survey on the Colloquium, but I think it would be harmless if it were done. However, I think a better approach might be creating a new page say, C++ survey, and then posting a message to the colloquium. Something as simple as "Hello! I'm a newcomer to Wikiversity and I'm interested in learning more about C++. I have a survey at C++ survey and if you could take a minute to answer the questions, that would be great." -- Making a new page give you more flexibility in organizing/gathering data, and that is a big plus I think. --HappyCamper 12:02, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

-Sorry for not answering, I haven't logged into wikiversity for a while. I can still answer the questions if you want. Xentalion 17:53, 2 September 2007 (UTC)