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Robert Davies (robert.davies@vuw.ac.nz) wrote:
: Learn C++ first but spend a day or so (if you have done programming
: before) looking at a C manual to learn about the structure and layout
: of a C program. But don't try to become an expert in C. There are 
: many things a C programmer has to become adept at, that are
: much less important in C++ (like #define, casts, pointer arithmetic,
: typedef, structs, stdio.h).

This is true; some things that are present in C don't have to be
used in C++.  However, I think it would be best to know and understand
such concepts anyway.  There may come a time when you have a problem
that can best be solved using a "C-type solution" rather than C++.

Don't get me wrong - C++ and OO are great things to know and use.
But remember that without knowledge of the basics and fundamentals,
such as casting methods and pointer arithmetic, you tread on unstable
ground.

My $0.02.
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