How long does it take to reach to a good level of C++ programming for commercial applications?

I have worked around 1 year on C programming at university and work as an electrical engineer. I also have a pretty good knowledge on OOP with C++ and now I am implementing one of my course project using Classes concepts. I would like to have a competitive knowledge about C++ and VC++ for commercial applications. Could you please tell me which references I should study? and how long does it take with 5 hours/day studying and implementing to reach to this level?

How long does it take to reach to a good level of C++ programming for commercial applications?
There isn't a specific time that it takes to be good enough. Programmers are always learning, I'm still improving after 20 years.





You should be able to find a job with a little experience, though obviously you wont be paid as much as someone with more experience. Your chances are better if you have working examples of your programming to show.





Try reading 'Design Patterns', either the Addison Wesley or Head First version. Although the Addison Wesley book is more expensive, its not necessarily better.





After that you should think about a particular aspect of programming.that you might want to investigate. Windows maybe, or control systems, or graphics, AI or comms. Each of these has its own references.
Reply:Dude, the hardest part is coming up with the idea for a commercial product, not programming it. Programmers are a dime a dozen.
Reply:it is quality that matters, not quantity.


gud luck.