How to continue my programming development(evolution, growth whatever)

[iv0o]

Hi guys, here is my story
I've read accelerated c++ practical programming by example and I am sure I fully understand it.
So my goal is to become a good software engineer specifically a desktop c++ developer.
I've heard that after that book this one - Effective C++ by Scott Meyers - will prepare me for the interview, but I am not that sure, what do you think about it? Should I start learning c++ gui or watching tutorials. If you are aware please recommend me something useful in order to become a good software developer useing c++!

[laserlight]

Yes, Effective C++ and the other books in the series would be good for you to read. However, reading (or watching tutorials) is one thing. You also need to put what you read into practice.

[SeventhStar]

Also this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3...guide-and-list

[S_M_A]

As Laserlight say, books aren't enough, you absolutely have to do something yourself as well. Reading a lot of books will help you pass the interview questions but what good is that if you don't meet what's expected from you?

[2kaud]

I've read accelerated c++ practical programming by example and I am sure I fully understand it.

You may well understand what's written in a book and understand the examples shown. But that does not make you a programmer. Given a task to accomplish, you need to be able to produce a program design, class design, data structures and the required algorithms. You then need to be able to code the program from the design and be able to debug it. You only become a decent/good programmer by actually producing program designs and coding. The more you do whilst learning the better you become!

For your next book, I would suggest Professional c++ programming
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional...sional+c%2B%2B

You might also be interested in this book about design
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you want to be a desktop c++ programmer (for Windows?) that entails getting to grips with gui programming. There are several cross-platform gui programming libraries available, but for Windows you should look at mfc.

A good intro book for mfc is
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Programming-...rogramming+mfc

If you are going for an interview, there are several books available that cover the type of questions you may be asked. Examples are
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Programming-...dp_ob_title_bk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE


Good luck with the interview!

PS To get an understanding of Windows programming without using the MFC framework just using the WIN32 api, consider

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Programming-...amming+windows

[iv0o]

Sincerely thank you all. I will read everything suggested and will practise as much as I can. BTW I am in 10 grade and I know I have a long way!