This book includes coverage of the Standard Template Library, one of the most significant additions to C++, and a topic you will have to master to be competitive in the C++ market. All the listings and examples use the new std namespace and in some of the more difficult areas, such as inheritance, the examples have been made more lucid and straight-forward. Also included is coverage of the latest object-oriented programming techniques such as UML, CRC cards and design patterns. TWG's C++ Primer Plus, Third edition makes understanding and experimenting with important object-oriented programming concepts like classes, inheritance, templates, and exceptions both interesting and manageable. It shows how to handle input and output, make programs perform repetitive tasks, manipulate data, hide information, use functions, and build flexible, easily modifiable programs.

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Great examples - 2003-01-25
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I hate programming books who describe something in vague terms and without examples. This book is the opposite and is great in teaching even new programmers how to use C++.

Beginner's best book - 2002-01-27
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I am very impressed with the book. The author's explanation is lucid and easy to read. It covers all the important topics with solid example. Author maintains the pace nicely so as to keep the reader's interest. I have been using this as my primary reference book on the topic.

I strongly recommend this book for beginners.

Prata Does a Good Job. - 2002-10-30
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I've found things in this book that advanced books didn't cover (or didn't cover well).

Prata takes you through the features of C++ in a very straight forward, understandable manner. His writing skills are such that he knows when a little history on C will make it all fall into place, and when it won't. His writing is clear and friendly, but without the liability of being too wordy (which is often the case when attempts are made to present abstract material in an understandable format).

As I've worked through the book, I've found myself saying over and over, "This is an excellent book."

He also covers nuances, which are, quite often, the very thing preventing your program from compiling. He does a very good job of providing a solid high-level overview so that the reader goes into the details with an understanding of context.

I like the book. I'm glad I bought it, and I'd buy it again.

Get this book - 2002-10-29
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This is the be all C++ guide. Covers C++ the way a computer scientist would want to read it, but the author writes it so as anyone canunderstand it. Covers all the C++ theory and gives practical real world scenarios to go with it. I also recommend the Waite Groups Objects book.

very solid book - 2002-08-22
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i'm 3/4 through and have been studying the book for a while now. so far i'm pretty happy. the authors writing style is pretty clear and the book has a good deal of information in it. however i feel he could be a little more concise with some explanations. it is definitely one of the better programming books i've read but nothing really great stands out about it.

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