Please ask for C++/C/Java and other programming langs as well

Hello Brilliantians!

Though the computer science section is back on Brilliant, I see the questions that very previously asked are still Python oriented. But its a high time that Brilliant ought to present C.S. questions in a more general way. I bet this request is not only mine; many members out there might have a similar opinion.

Also, I had a recent experience while trying to solve this question. As the majority of coders are python, I can't almost read their codes and spot bugs or learn something new from them .

So, please, please update and post problems that the users are free to solve in any language.

Thanks!

P.S. I have no grudge against Python but I want this vibrant community to use other languages also.

#ComputerScience #FeatureRequests #ProblemSolving

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Yeah, I also was facing this problem. I was able to understand the outline of the program but was having difficulties since I am not fully familiar with the syntax of Python codes. I myself use Turbo C++. There are many problems in this C.S. section which require calculation of higher factorials,etc. In Python, many people gave solutions using in-built functions but it cannot be done in Turbo C++. I was having some problems using the long data type to store high numerical values and so couldn't solve some problems that I know how to solve because of not being able to store the values properly.

It is also my request to provide problems that are in compliance with C++/C/Java users so that given code can be understood by all.

Prasun Biswas - 7 years, 5 months ago

My advice - please don't use Turbo C++ - it's outdated and doesn't implement modern C++ features (like the STL) and also new data types(like the long long data type). I also used Turbo C++ for learning but when I was sure I understood some technical details, I switched to MinGW and VC++. You'll do better if you use them for solving competitive programming poblems.

P.S. Are you taught C.S. at school in TC ?

Kou$htav Chakrabarty - 7 years, 5 months ago

Yes, since Turbo C++ is good for understanding and practising programs easily, that's why even our C.S teacher tells to use Turbo C++. Now, the thing is that I have been learning and writing C++ programs since class VII. But I have no idea about the latest C++ standards and the new versions of C++. It would be a great help if you could give me links of the latest versions of C++. Thanks in advance..

Prasun Biswas - 7 years, 5 months ago

@Prasun Biswas – Yeah I agree that TC++ is a good place to start, learn and grasp concepts but maybe is not the best tool to make major programs like 2D games, scientific programs etc. I myself started C++ with TC++ in class XI. When you participate in discussions in sites like http://www.cplusplus.com/ and http://www.codechef.com/, you'll automatically come to know the current trends. I also learnt a lot og things from the users on those sites

So, here are my recommendations:

If you're on Windows, use Code::Blocks/Eclipse/Netbeans/Visual Studio with compilers MinGW or VC++.
try to learn the process of program debugging(it's not simply making the program error free!), modern enivronment and environment variables etc here for C::B and here for Visual Studio.

As for C++ which is more important, you can firstly browse through the Reference section to know about the latest C++ standard (C++11 or C++0x). Still better, you can read this thread to find good books(scroll down). Here is a quick link for downloading one of my favourite books on C++, especially C++ Language Standard by Herbert Schildt.

Hope that helped! Drop me a line if you need more help :)

Kou$htav Chakrabarty - 7 years, 5 months ago

I am with you.

Rohit Kanchi - 5 years, 6 months ago

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Remember to wrap math in `\(` ... `\)` or `\[` ... `\]` to ensure proper formatting.
`2 \times 3`	$2 \times 3$
`2^{34}`	$2^{34}$
`a_{i-1}`	$a_{i-1}$
`\frac{2}{3}`	$\frac{2}{3}$
`\sqrt{2}`	$\sqrt{2}$
`\sum_{i=1}^3`	$\sum_{i=1}^3$
`\sin \theta`	$\sin \theta$
`\boxed{123}`	$\boxed{123}$