C: Good Habits re: Transitioning to C++

Question

I\'ve been learning C at Varsity for just shy of 2months now, and next year we\'ll be moving on to C++.

Are there any habits I should get into with my C programmin

Answer 1

Keep the languages separate.

C and C++ can be appear similar, but they are different languages with different rules for similar constructs. If you can isolate one from the other, all the better.

When switching to C++ be ready to unlearn (learn a different, incompatible method) about:

1. preprocessor: In C++ you should not use the preprocessor as much as in C.
2. strings: C doesn't have them
3. pointers: C++ can be coded to handle them more safely