Is it okay to use C in C++ code

[alegomaster]

I know that C code can mostly be used (some exceptions) in C++ code. I'm joining a local robotics team which uses C++ to code their robots.

Do you think it will be okay if I use C code because I'm used to it instead of C++ code (Which I never learned), and just use C++ code for parts where they use classes? Would it make a speed difference using C functions instead of C++ functions?


Any opinions would be helpful.

[Arndt]

I know that C code can mostly be used (some exceptions) in C++ code. I'm joining a local robotics team which uses C++ to code their robots.

Do you think it will be okay if I use C code because I'm used to it instead of C++ code (Which I never learned), and just use C++ code for parts where they use classes? Would it make a speed difference using C functions instead of C++ functions?


Any opinions would be helpful.

The important thing is probably what the rest of the team think about it. I suppose that you won't be able to avoid looking at and understand their C++ code.

[alegomaster]

The important thing is probably what the rest of the team think about it. I suppose that you won't be able to avoid looking at and understand their C++ code.

True, but if I write code, I would better off be with C because I know more about it, but I could try to teach myself C++.

On a side note does anybody know a good free online book about learning C++. I am getting a Pocketbook 902 so I could read the book on there.

[karlson]

Do you think it will be okay if I use C code because I'm used to it instead of C++ code (Which I never learned), and just use C++ code for parts where they use classes?

That would be a good question to ask the team this question.

Would it make a speed difference using C functions instead of C++ functions?
Any opinions would be helpful.

I don't know if C code will make any speed difference in the code you write. You can write code in C that will not perform well and C++ that performs decently and vice versa.

[karlson]

On a side note does anybody know a good free online book about learning C++. I am getting a Pocketbook 902 so I could read the book on there.

http://www.amazon.com/Accelerated-C-...5258539&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Effective-Spec...ref=pd_sim_b_1
http://www.amazon.com/More-Effective...ref=pd_sim_b_1

Start with these

[alegomaster]

http://www.amazon.com/Accelerated-C-...5258539&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Effective-Spec...ref=pd_sim_b_1
http://www.amazon.com/More-Effective...ref=pd_sim_b_1

Start with these

I need a free online book, because I don't have enough money for them, and I dont have any interest in C++ other then the robotic team.

I found a free online book for using GAS, there must be something on C++.

[nmaster]

define "book"... i'm sure what a "Pocketbook 902".

you could try this:
http://www.howtoforge.com/learning-c...s-step-by-step

[cgroza]

Try reading the official C++ tutorial first. It gives you a good introduction over its capabilities and concepts. That might be all you need to program robotics.

[alegomaster]

Try reading the official C++ tutorial first. It gives you a good introduction over its capabilities and concepts. That might be all you need to program robotics.

What is the official C++ tutorial

[dwhitney67]

Embedded C++... http://www.caravan.net/ec2plus/rationale.html

Here's a project that employed Embedded C++: http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/Advan...28satellite%29