Noob Questions...

Hi. I'm learning C++ on my own (not able to take a class) and have a few noob questions that could stand clearing up.

1) I have alot of books to read so I can get the same point in different wording (helps me learn). On the sections with array's, I see statements like "int array[10]" for one. Then I was reading a older book and they used "vector". I know vector, you can increase the size of your array. The question is, in todays programming, which is preferred?

2) I'm starting to get a grip on classes. I have seen and worked thru the usual examples (ie. Dog class). A class defines an object. But what then? Can someone give me a example of a practical use for a class. The dog example really doesn't do it for me. I guess i'm trying to understand the use of a class (not how to use it).

Thanks for the help. I'm sure there will be more stupid questions in the future, but i'm kind of hung up on this one right now.

1) Mostly vectors are preferred, but sometimes you will need arrays.

2) In games, by example, an RPG game, you have the class called 'player' or something with all the data on that person (health, weapon, armor, inventory, exp, lvl, etc...). In that class you can add a constructor and a destructor (the constructor for initializing data to default)

>> The question is, in todays programming, which is preferred?
In C++, vector is preferred, although it is more of a replacement for dynamic arrays than small local ones like int array[10].

>> Can someone give me a example of a practical use for a class.
A vector is a practical use of a class. It encapsulates all of the details of an array into a (relatively) easy to use interface that hides some of the more dangerous details and takes care of the little things for you.

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Originally Posted by Firemagic

2) I'm starting to get a grip on classes. I have seen and worked thru the usual examples (ie. Dog class). A class defines an object. But what then? Can someone give me a example of a practical use for a class. The dog example really doesn't do it for me. I guess i'm trying to understand the use of a class (not how to use it).

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A very similar question was asked a couple weeks ago here.

Oh yeah...you can thank me for that one.