How do I become a C++ wizard?

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How do I become a C++ wizard? 2017-04-17 08:18:58 Post No. 59932419
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How do I become a C++ wizard? Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:18:58 Post No. 59932419 [Report]

I'm ok at C++. If I want to write a program that does something, I'm able to do it.

Then I look at code that pros put on Github and I feel retarded. I frequently find myself asking "why the fuck did he overload the () operator?", "how can anyone comprehend a type with that many * and & in it?", "why the fuck didn't anyone tell me about this library?" and most of all "I just don't understand wtf anything in this function does".

This doesn't always happen, at least 50% of the time I look into a library it reads like a novel.

So are there any awesome C++ coders on? What activities should I do to go from mediocre to awesome? Are there particular projects or advanced guides/books or something?

Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:20:44 Post No.59932430
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Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:20:44 Post No.59932430 [Report]

cringe...

Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:22:56 Post No.59932443
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Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:22:56 Post No.59932443 [Report]

someone probably thinks the same thing about your code

you need to immerse in the project for a bit, no one can grasp all of those thoughts in the code in a single look through. stop worrying, just keep coding or looking at code.
watch/read some scott meyes if you want some wizardry/new stuff.

Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:25:35 Post No.59932463
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Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:25:35 Post No.59932463 [Report]

that is normal.
Biggest skill for a developer is to be able to swim in an unfamiliar codebase and get shit done anyway.
You will get better with experience, you have to just push.

Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:27:08 Post No.59932485
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Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:27:08 Post No.59932485 [Report]

>>59932419
Just ask the person who wrote it why they did it that way. Be humble and respectful when you ask. Not everyone will respond, but a few will, and you can learn from them. Make sure to thank them if they give you an answer.

Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:30:55 Post No.59932513
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Anonymous 2017-04-17 08:30:55 Post No.59932513 [Report]

>>59932443
>>59932463
>>59932485

Thanks for the tips. Checking out a scott meyes video now

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