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qui docet doctores?

But if you are using c++ 'correctly' - ie high level - how often do you need the low-level detail? IMO if you are regularly using the 'low level detail' (unless you really are twiddling bits) then...

Agreed, but try getting the teachers to do this!:cry:

PS I think the benefit of the java approach is starting to filter through as there is now an 'early object' version of the well known Deitel...

Probably because Java/JDK is taught integrated as a 'whole' - whereas c++ tends to be taught as four distinct parts 'the c part of c++, classes, STL and Templates. Many courses just do the 'c' part...

I agree. IMO part of the 'problem' is that whilst students are taught how to write correct c++ syntax, they are not taught properly how to design a program - what the classes should be, what are the...

What exactly did the assignment require? Were any of the class definitions/methods provided or have you devised your own?

In a c++ class I wouldn't expect a member function to have a definition of...

Why not just use the STL std::vector?