What to do after learning C++?

Question

C++ / C#

Good day to all!
Finished learning C++ from a book ("C++: Basic Course" by Herbert Schildt) and now I'm learning DirectX, but when I get to the forums, I realize that I don't know a lot about C++.
And here questions arise:
1. How to keep abreast of events regarding C ++, and programming in general?
2. What libraries and tools are worth learning?
3. Is it worth using PVS-Studio?
4. While studying C++, I wrote programs in Visual Studio Express 2012, and now I'm interested in your opinion: is it worth switching to the 2015 version or even switching to Code::Blocks?
PS At this stage, I'm interested in the direction of 3D graphics and, to a small extent, the game engine (the standard set of a "schoolboy" who wants to make ultra cool games in 1 month, but I'm more drawn to the graphics area, and I understand that I will need a lot of time ).

Answer 1

1) Read spec. forums. Constantly "be in good shape" - to develop something.
2) Depends on your goals. You should definitely look at stl, boost, qt. Plus try different compilers.
3) As you wish.
4) For 2015 - worth it. On Code::Blocks - optional. The studio is very comfortable.
According to your desires - start not from a low level. Take at least SDL. There was once a cool HGE, but in my opinion it is not supported now. And choose a SIMPLE goal. Classics of the genre - snake, tetris. Write them, with OOP, configuration through configs and more.

Answer 2

Does this mean that things have not yet reached theoretical physics? About the third stage?

Answer 3

You can’t just take and finish learning C ++

Answer 4

Qt 5, finishing off C++ in parallel

Answer 5

1. Study further, write more.
2. stl, boost. qt will pervert your mind.
3. no
4. The younger the version, the better.

Answer 6

After learning C++, it's time to start learning Rust!

Answer 7

Looking for a job the rest of the time...