quick question

Rangu2057 · Post by **Rangu2057** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:58 pm

Ok i just would like to know a few questions about coding in c

1) what is const char, what does it mean?
2) Why is there an asterisk (*) behind most words
3) what does void mean

I have been studying c for quite some time now, and i can see how it much easier it is to code basic apps such as reading a simple textfile, but i am working on trying to port a Ti-84 plus calculator homebrew app for the psp as no one has begun on this yet, so please if you could tell me, or point me in the right direction i would be much pleased

thank you
Rangu2057 :)

J.F. · Post by **J.F.** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:06 pm

We aren't here to teach you beginner level C programming. You'll have to take questions like those somewhere else - take a class at a community college, or teach yourself via books and online tutorials. We have neither the time, nor the inclination to teach "basic" programming to people.

Rangu2057 · Post by **Rangu2057** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:13 pm

sorry i know, um this may seem weird but i go to UNCW and im only 14, have u ever heard of a school called Isaac Bear?

It seems that i have managed to find out what each one means on my own, but like i said be on the lookout for some of my sweet apps im planing to release

ok i have managed to find some helpful tutorials and a ebook, thanks for your time and attention

PiCkDaT · Post by **PiCkDaT** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:24 pm

C can be pretty hard, I myself am not an expert but I picked up on some things pretty quick, my only problem at the moment is memory management and how the hell everyone figured out how to decode/decrypt things.. lol I admire everyone in the PSP community for that btw

Rangu2057 · Post by **Rangu2057** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:27 am

me too, if i knew how they did it i would be set

like how do they know mp3 have channels and all that, but some things arent that hard to notice, but if u need any help with any coding let me know, i can try to help as best i can

J.F. · Post by **J.F.** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:37 am

Okay, I will give you some serious advice... wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_language

It's a fine overview with lots of info and links, including links to online tutorials and references. If that isn't enough, you should probably check into programming classes at your high-school or local community college.

dot_blank · Post by **dot_blank** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:52 am

better yet forget your digital age and READ A BOOK !
ahh the wonders of print and processed paper products :)

BEST beginner book on C that I have reviewed
and comes highly recommended by myself as I constantly
refer to it when any friend is in need of getting quickly up to speed
with the C language.
Practical C Programming

CLASSIC
K&R C Programming

ADDITION TO K&R
Practice Programming

GOOD
The Joys of C

BETTER
Succesful Commercial C Development

NOW YOUR THINKING !
C Traps & Pitfalls

GREAT TO KNOW STUFF !
Programming Pearls

AND FINALLY THE BOOK EVERYONE SHOULD REFERENCE
C: A Reference

If the above all look so much and daunting is because they are ! muahhaha
The beginning is always so far behind, you will devour more and more
but keep in mind that once your on a roll you really are rocking now.
Also most books by Oreilly and Addision-Wesley are all just good pro knowledge
and you should def take a look at their catalogs. Like any language C
requires your patience and practice, eventually you will see your progression
and then the hammer of Thor himself cannot stop your thirst/crave for more ;)

J.F. · Post by **J.F.** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:07 am

Funny, but I've never read a single book on C. By the time I got into C programming, I understood the fundamentals of programming well enough to get by with just a concise reference.

dot_blank · Post by **dot_blank** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:13 am

yes but you already understood programming before C :)
these are all above for these kids that never program before
and usually books are much better to concreate the information
in your head ...as you are receiving physical stimuli by touch and visual
by jumping around pages ...sometimes even smell stimuli for those
books that reek of silverfish :)

J.F. · Post by **J.F.** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:54 am

Yes, I prefer dead wood to electronic. Just something about a book you don't get with an eBook.

Rangu2057 · Post by **Rangu2057** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:11 pm

Thank you for the information and i am greatly thankful for the links also using wikipedia i managed to find a lot other useful links/info on psp development. let me know if i can help you guys with anything as i dont do anything but watch tv all weekend so if you want to request an app be made let me know and i plan on creating a study guide in c programming and a ebook that i just bought

Cheers
Rangu2057 :)