How can I effectively learn C++, HTML, and other programming languages?

So far in school all my teachers have done is give powerpoint lectures, and maybe a hands on project every blue moon. Obviously I'm not really learning the material effectively.





Any suggestions?How can I effectively learn C++, HTML, and other programming languages?
Being a Web Design guru..I would advise you to buy your own learning materials and teach yourself. I caught on very quickly after a couple of weeks, by teaching myself. I bought actual college books on web design, C++, HTML, and Java Programming languages. You will just have to pace yourself, and test/and review yourself.





Since successfully understanding programming, is different then just a simple text answer, practice is ultimately the only way you will really LEARN the material. It took me a year to get really good at it, so don't get frustrated. If you dont want to purchase any books yet, you can learn from free online material (Very limited material, but it's a start.)





This is very interesting that you asked this, since Web Designing is my side Business. Good luckHow can I effectively learn C++, HTML, and other programming languages?
I have learnt alot by reading the book Sams teach yourself C++ in 21days. Now it took me a very long time to actually get a true understanding of what was in the book, but its good i understand it now. I have also learnt that it is better to get a thorough understanding of what you are learning now than trying to rush and learn new stuff. Especially if you are doing C++, you must really try and have an indepth understanding of what you are doing, and thats whats going to make you a good programmer.
You can learn a bunch of basic computer languages at http://www.w3schools.com but for other languages that require compilers such as C++ and Java I would recommend reading a book. But I basically learned a few languages just by playing around with them, good luck!
First, HTML is not a programming language, it's a markup language.





I suggest you pick up a good programming book and start from there. If C++ is what you like, I suggest this book:





http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590592271/
google search for free tutorials





there are thousands of pages online