Learn To Code C++ Even If You Already Have A Full Time Job
Avoid confusing theory and start writing real C++ code with live classes.
The type of code used in video games and high-tech companies.
Have fun at the same time and start from the absolute beginning.
This is not a school and not a bootcamp.
Learn From A Small Company
Alright, by small, I mean that all of this is really just one person. Yes, it’s just me, Wahid, for now. Yet with that, you get almost 30 years of experience in companies like Microsoft, Dell, Citrix, Bloomberg, and 3 years of podcasting with almost 300 episodes.
I’ve discovered how to focus technical training over the years so you learn faster and actually understand. And you’ll learn how to code for yourself so you can do more than just copy code and modify it.
Avoid Fees So High You Need Loans
You’ll find affordable classes here so you avoid the hassle of applying for student loans, waiting for some banker to approve your application, and 10 years of payback. Don’t let somebody else decide your future by denying you the opportunity to improve yourself.
Many classes here are only $25. This sure beats a bootcamp where you might pay $12,000 upfront or share your salary for 2 full years. And you don’t need to pay $199 just to reserve your seat.
You Don't Need More Stress To Learn
Intense and immersive bootcamps might work for some people but you don’t need it. You’ll find zero stress here so you’re not rushed to cut corners to avoid falling behind. Even experts don’t always get things right the first time.
There’s no entrance interviews you have to pass. No tests. Take as long as you want and repeat classes as many times as you want without paying more.
Understand Better When You Can Relate
Classes you can relate to will help you understand better and improve your confidence. Avoid feeling like you failed and instead feel good about what you can do. So much of how computers work becomes clear when you see for yorself how we work the same.
Some of the examples might be a bit on the strange side. But that makes them easier to remember. You’ll find a lot of cooking and video game examples here.
Stop Wasting Time And Money
Why waste time and money learning about stuff you ain’t going to need? Or wandering around lost and distracted trying to figure out what’s really important? Just follow the classes here that will show you exactly what will help you the most.
Colleges make you learn history. Bootcamps teach you web technologies and skip the computer science. And YouTube videos can be incomplete.
Take a look at this code from an adventure video game we’re building
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std::shared_ptr<TUCUT::Game::GameObject> CharacterSystem::getOrCreateCharacter (const std::string & characterName) { auto characterMapResult = mCharacters.find(characterName); if (characterMapResult == mCharacters.end()) { TUCUT::Game::GameManager * pGameMgr = TUCUT::Game::GameManager::instance(); auto gameObj = pGameMgr->createGameObject<TUCUT::Game::GameObject>(); auto result = mCharacters.try_emplace(characterName, gameObj); if (!result.second) { throw std::runtime_error("Unable to create game object"); } |
You Can Earn A Lot Of Money When You Know How To Write Code Like This
Wahid Tanner
Would you like to learn how to write the code above? It’s not as hard as you might think. And it can be worth a high salary once you can demonstrate your skills. It doesn’t take a lot of math. Just look at the code above. It almost reads like a story. You can tell at a glance that this code has something to do with characters in a game, right? There’s a CharacterSystem and a GameManager. In fact, almost every line mentions something about a character or a game. You might not know what all the symbols mean and some of the words might seem a bit strange. But…
You can learn this and it really only takes a desire to improve your skills.
Just like Alain says below. He went from absolute beginner to writing two games in his first month. I remember him telling me how much he enjoyed the classes and also how it made him feel like he was actually doing something.
How Do You Get Started With Coding?
The most important part is to begin. Coding is a skill that takes time to learn and should be done in small steps over time. You have the options here to:
- Attend live classes or live game development sessions,
- Take a free email course,
- Listen to almost 300 free podcast episodes.
Just click the button below to go to the class descriptions. Many classes are about twenty five dollars and the email class is free.
You can use your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. All you need to join is a good internet connection and a desire to learn.
The whole process is stress free and at a pace you control.
You have our “No Better Way To Learn Coding Guarantee” to back you up. If you don’t agree that the live classes are the best way for you to learn how to code, then you’ll get a full refund. We mean it. This is better than college classes, better than bootcamps, better than reading books, and better than watching YouTube videos. If you attend a live class and don’t feel the same way, then you’ll get a full and prompt refund.
We want you to succeed and that means you need to be comfortable, ready to learn, and enjoying the process.
- Each class is separate so you can join the ones most interesting to you. If you’re just starting, then the Essential 42 Classes will show you exactly how to write code over 6 weekends. Be prepared to build your own games because these classes are full of activity and encourage you to follow along instead of just watching. You’ll gain an understanding that will allow you to continue coding on your own. This starts with getting your computer ready for coding. You’ll learn what software you need to install, how to install it, and many useful tips that will help you be more productive.
- If you’re not ready to join the live classes yet, then you can choose to receive a free 5-day email course that will show you exactly how to build a simple game in C++. All of this is available by clicking the button below to go to the Classes page.
- Or you can subscribe to the free Take Up Code podcast with almost 300 episodes on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and just about anywhere else. You’ll get audio podcast episodes sent directly to your phone or tablet that you can listen to anytime – even while walking.
Register Now To Get The Next Essential 42 Classes From The Start
If you’re new to programming or you’ve never programmed C++ before, then you’ll get the most benefit from the Essential 42 classes when you take them in order from beginning to end. There’s 42 classes on Saturdays and Sundays spread out over 6 weekends. That’s 3 weekends in the first month and 3 weekends in the second month. These 42 classes will form a solid foundation of skills that will help you understand other more advanced classes. You can read detailed information and get a full curriculum for each class by visiting the Classes page.
The reason you’ll get the most benefit from taking these classes in order is because they build on each other. Each class has been designed to introduce topics and concepts at the right moment. When you need that topic in order to understand other classes that will use it. If you skip classes, then you might find that you’ll struggle to keep up because you’ll have holes in your skills that other classes assume you already know.
That’s why there’s a timer here. It lets you know when the next set of classes begins. Hurry because the actual registration for each class closes about a day before the class itself.
Essential 42 Classes Repeat Every 2 Months And The Next Live Set Starts In
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No Better Way To Learn Coding Guarantee
You’re in for a real treat with this guarantee. You might even wonder how we can offer such a guarantee. Just take a look at some of the testimonials below. We get this all the time. People just like you are amazed at how easy they’re finding coding. Some never thought it would be possible. And after just a few classes, they were coding. And in C++ some more!
We’re so confident that you’re not going to find a better way to learn coding that we’re willing to back you up with this guarantee. If you don’t agree that the live classes are the best way for you to learn how to code, then you’ll get a full and prompt refund.
Now most places. Well, the reputable places anyway. Most places say you’ll get a full refund. There’s nothing special about that. It’s expected, right?
Here’s where we take it up a notch.
First of all, you can always ask for a full refund within a reasonable amount of time. You have 30 days after attending your live class to ask for a refund. And you’ll have it. This means that if you sign up for a class that doesn’t start for another month and a half, then you have 30 days from the date of the class. Not the date of purchase.
What if you get sick on the day of your class? Or maybe something came up at the last minute and you couldn’t attend? You don’t need to ask for a refund. Sure, you can if you want to. That’s always an option. But you can also take the class the next time. You have 30 days from the first time that you actually attend a class to ask for a refund.
Let’s say you do attend the class and you just didn’t quite get it. Or maybe the problem is that you already knew everything taught and didn’t realize the class would be a review. In this case, just let us know that you didn’t get as much value from the class as promised and you can either choose a different class or get a full and prompt refund.
We still haven’t reached the extra special part of this guarantee.
Once you’re happy with a class and the 30 days have passed, you can take it again. And again. As many times as you want. This is a part of the guarantee that doesn’t involve a refund. It’s about making sure that you understand the topic now and in the future. Most companies talk about guarantees only as they relate to giving you money back. You got that part already. What they don’t do is guarantee that you can continue to learn even after enough time has passed and you forget.
Try that with a college or a bootcamp!
Do you think a bootcamp will let you take classes as many times as you want? Probably only if you keep paying them $10,000 each time you want to go through the bootcamp.
What about a college? What would they do if you sign up for a class and don’t do so well but you still want to try again later? Well, first of all, you’d probably be stuck with whatever grade you got. Some colleges will only let you retake a class if you get a D or an F. Got a C instead? That will remain in your transcript forever. Oh, and you’ll still have to pay again each time you take a college class.
You have choices here. You can ask for a refund for whatever reason. If you don’t think this is the best way to learn coding, then we want you to ask for a refund. And if you do think it’s the best, then keep on learning because you can take your classes again.
Learn Real Computer Science And Finally Make Sense Of It All
Most bootcamps promise to help you become a “full stack” developer. This means you know how to build a web application that customers use through their internet browser. The application will have a front-end which the customers see and interact with, a back-end which is where a lot of the real coding is done, and a database to hold all the information that gets displayed to the customer. Learning how to design and build all these pieces that are stacked on top of each other is what makes you a full stack developer.
But this is only one small aspect of being a software engineer.
As a software engineer, you’ll be able to do so much more.
Ever wonder:
- Who wrote the browser itself?
- Who created the back-end frameworks?
- Who programmed the database?
- What about the computer operating system that all this runs on?
- How are other applications and games written?
Learning a set of skills, any set of skills, is a great start. As long as you realize there’s more. At Take Up Code, you learn computer science level topics that can be used to code anything.
After 3 years of producing the Take Up Code podcast, we’ve learned the value of making complicated subjects easy to understand through examples.
You can understand coding, even college level coding, with the right approach.
So go ahead and build websites. Then, you’ll be able to go beyond and create something completely new.
What do real listeners have to say about Take Up Code?
These are some comments from listeners of the Take Up Code podcast on iTunes. You can find these reviews posted on Apple’s iTunes system.
These are only a few of the great comments.
Thank you, listeners!
There’s over 40 detailed reviews like these and over 70 5-star ratings.
I’m a never before coder wanting to expand my skill set as computers are involved in EVERYTHING now. Wahid takes a complicated subject and makes it easy to understand in nice little informational nuggets.
I am relatively late to learning about how computers and programming works but have started college classes and have begun learning. I have grown to love the Take Up Code podcasts because Mr. Tanner breaks down topics to a basic-level but without losing depth in the reason for learning that topic or its uses. I am so glad to have found these podcasts!
Wahid Tanner does a great job explaining complex topics in a way that makes sense. He provides a unique mix of high-level discussion and in-depth exploration into each topic. I especially like how he gives context to the way things work and explains why certain conventions are followed instead of just saying “that’s just how it is”. Keep up the great work!
Why learn how to code?
Coding is one of just a few activities that allows you to create something using just your creativity and skills. Writing a fictional novel comes to mind as another. It’s no coincidence that programmers refer to this as “writing code.” If you like to create or build things, then you’ll probably like coding. And if you like what you do, then imagine going to work that no longer seems like work. Imagine arriving at work with a smile on your face and looking forward to the day. Imagine losing track of time instead of watching the clock slowly creep toward break time. It really turns work into fun!
In addition to creating things, every industry and every job is changing. Learning how to code helps you to stay relevant. And you learn how to solve problems that you can apply no matter what you do.
Why choose Take Up Code?
Shouldn’t learning how to code be just as fun and interesting? We think so too! And that’s why wherever possible, you’ll learn how to code by building games. The games start out simple so you can understand them. This means you can experiment with them on your own. And that’s where the real learning begins.
When you have questions, you’ll get answers here. Take Up Code gives you more than just recordings to watch or listen to. Sure, those things are great. And the Take Up Code podcast gives you hundreds of short, focused episodes that you can listen to anytime. You need access to real people to get answers. Sometimes online forums can help. But only a live class lets you ask questions and get answers right away while your question is still fresh. This can make the difference between understanding the rest of the class or getting lost and losing interest.
TakeUpCode classes have provided me with a strong foundation in C++ and C# programming. The instructor has the experience and patience needed to make programming accessible to beginning programmers and is always willing to make the extra effort necessary to ensure a student’s understanding. I would recommend a TakeUpCode class to anyone looking for a more personalised resource on the path to becoming a programmer.
Do You Have What It Takes To Code?
You might have seen quizzes on other sites that ask a bunch of questions and then tell you if programming is right for you. I think this one is different. Sure, there’s still a bunch of questions. But you don’t need to use a calculator or try to figure out what picture comes next in a complicated series.
The questions here are based on years of my experience and reflect the qualities that make a good programmer. Use it as a guide. Just another thing to consider when deciding what you want to do.
Sincerely,
Wahid