# As a C# web developer how could I learn C++ with UE4? **URL:** \ **Category:** Community & Industry Discussion\ **Tags:** unreal-engine\ **Created:** [March 20, 2014, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/as-a-c-web-developer-how-could-i-learn-c-with-ue4/263 "2014-03-20T22:06:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 11
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The most confusing thing is pointers, not because pointers themselves are confusing - you already understand passing by reference/value and therefore the concept of having a reference to a value. It’s confusing because the syntax used is. I highly recommend reading through this page: [http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/pointers/](http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/pointers/) You’ll want to learn about header (.h) files and how they’re used (you define what properties/methods your class will have) and .cpp files (you implement those methods). Also, take what error messages are telling you with a pinch of salt, they can often be wildly misleading. Personally, I prefer to learn by setting myself a goal (make a game!) and learn everything I need to achieve that. However, in this instance I would make sure you know pointers and how you use .h/.cpp files first. Most other things you should pick up easily on the way given your strongly-typed background. There are some oddities, but you’ll find them as you go just like in any language. Also, where possible use the Unreal Engine data types as they’re cross-platform and generally safer to use. This page is a good overview of what’s available (specifically, note that they’ve implemented their own containers, e.g. TArray, and base types, e.g. int32): > **[Unreal Engine API Reference](https://docs.unrealengine.com/4.27/en-US/API/)** > > Unreal Engine API Reference Then, I’ve found that this FPS tutorial has been a fun introduction to learning UE4 from the C++ side: > **[A new, community-hosted Unreal Engine Wiki](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/a-new-community-hosted-unreal-engine-wiki/141494)** > > After over a year in maintenance mode, the official Unreal Engine Wiki is now permanently offline. These resources now live on a new community-run Unreal Engine Community Wiki — ue4community.wiki! You will be able to find content from the official... --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/as-a-c-web-developer-how-could-i-learn-c-with-ue4/263)._