I'm not qualified to program anything in LibreOffice yet because I don't know C++. I'm looking to change that. I have programmed before in other languages. I used to write non-GNU freeware in MS Visual BASIC 6. However, that language is now obsolete, and LibreOffice isn't written in it anyway. I also did some programming in REALbasic, which is now known as Xojo.
However, none of that does me much good. I need to learn C++. I have two things I want to accomplish: 1. Modify LibreOffice Writer's macro system -- specifically, I want to add hot keys that are not now available. 2. I want to write standalone GUI-based apps for KDE-based Linux operating systems like Kubuntu. I may or may not make Macintosh and Windows versions of my standalone apps. Linux is my first priority. When I was First learning VB6, a very good beginners book got me started. I'm looking for the same for C++. Here are a couple I'm considering: C++ Programming in Easy Steps Jumping into C++, by Alex Allain - Cprogramming.com If you have used either or both of these books and have insight on them, I'm all ears. I need to start with something very basic to get a firm foundation before moving on to anything harder. I wrote some good programs in VB6 and in REALbasic, but I also haven't programmed anything in about 8 years and am really rusty. For the standalone Linux apps, I may also consider Python because so much Linux material is written in that language. I'll only do that if I have good reason to. It would be much simpler if the language I learn for modifying LibreOffice ends up being fully useful for writing standalone Linux apps. Your insight is appreciated. Jumping into C++, by Alex Allain - Cprogramming.com New! Jumping into C++ is now available in PDF, Kindle, iBooks, and Nook formats -- all in one package, for just $24.99. View on www.cprogramming... Preview by Yahoo C++ Programming in Easy Steps Amazon.com: C++ Programming in Easy Steps (9781840784329): Mike McGrath: Books View on www.amazon.com Preview by Yahoo
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