Ok, so im pretty good at html, css, and javascript. But wtf is c++? I know it's supposed to be some kick ass programming language, but how does it compare to php, cgi, or MySQL?

c++ isnt..for..websites...

try googling first.

C++ is an object oriented programming language. It's not intended for the web although you can use it. It's used in making computer programs/applications, games, etc. I wouldn't recommend it for web programming because thats what you have Visual Basic, Java, ColdFusion, ASP, PHP, etc. for. Eww... CGI.... who still uses that.

i still use greymatter

Oh no no no hun. Don't cry. I meant, who actually still codes in CGI. LOL

OH OH OH!!! :raises hand:

i learned about c++ in CS class!!! its not for websites i dont think. its what roxy said so i wont elaborate.

i was just excited b/c i learned about it =]

you can code in cgi? i thought that was just for installing scripts and such

how do you think those scripts are made? theyre scripted.. aka coded..

Haha. Yeah, i use Movabletype and it's in cgi. So what's wrong with it?

its been replaced by php..

Yes, PHP is faster than cgi, better choice. Apparently, nationstates still does, and it's slow as heck.

Yes, C++ is an OOP, most executables are written in C++. If you're interested in learning C++, try learning java first, then moving on to C#, then C++. Pascal is also another programming language, but i won't confuse you by speaking more.

Hmmm... I recommend learning C++ first, then Java...

eh, I find java to be a lot simpler than C++, but whatever floats your boat