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+2  Q: 

c++ project ideas

Are there any ideas for or links to c++ project ideas that would be good for somebody with limited c++ experience and looking to shake off the rust?

+2  A: 

Here's a good list

Tom Ritter
+1  A: 

These ideas are language-agnostic but still good for shaking off the programmers rust!

http://codekata.pragprog.com

rhinovirus
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Whatever it is you must use STL/BOOST, these are the difference between C++ as a modern language and merely C with classes.

Martin Beckett
STL - agree, BOOST - optional, IMO - sometimes the dependency is too much.
Bernard
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I usually try mixing fun with some usefulness. With c++, how about a project that manages your library of books/movies you have read. Or a very basic task management app/GTD.

Mostlyharmless
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Donation Coder used to (and still does??) have a place where users could describe simple apps that they need/want, and people would write them and contribute them for free.

http://www.donationcoder.com/

DougN
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Write a roguelike... that is what I always set of doing and have never completed ;)

Aidan