This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.

If you've always wanted to learn how to program a computer, or to learn the popular C++ programming language, here's the perfect book and CD to get you started. You'll find everything you need patiently explained and clearly illustrated, from general programming concepts and techniques to the particulars of the C++ language. In no time, you'll be writing your own programs!

Yes, programming can be a complex task, and C++ is a language often used by professionals. In fact, many of the coolest games , graphics, and Internet applications are created with C++. But the language, like the monster on the cover, need not be all that fearsome. Broken down to its essentials, and enhanced by simple examples and practical exercises, you'll be amazed at the quick progress you can make.

With C++ Without Fear, you will

• Learn the basics of C++ programming

• Get started writing your own programs

• See how and why each piece of a program does what it does

• Create useful and reusable program code

• Understand object-oriented programming--for once explained in simple, down-to-earth terms

Whether you wish to learn C++ programming for pleasure--and you'll discover here how much fun it can be--or might be considering a career in programming, this book is an intelligent first step.

The accompanying CD-ROM contains a free C++ compiler for writing and running C++ programs, which will let you get started right away. It also includes all the examples and answers to all the exercises in the book. The CD-ROM will run on any PC running MS-DOS or Windows.

Amazon.com® Reader Reviews (Ranked by Helpfulness)

Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 29 Ratings

C++ is A++ - 2009-11-08
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I am using this in a class and so far it is very good, well organized,
and logical.

Great book. - 2009-05-31
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been trying to learn c++ for a while, but have lost interest using other texts. picking it up quite easily with this book so far..about 70 pages in right now...

Book gets you programming right away - 2009-04-12
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The book does as it promises - it gets you (my son) programming right away. It presents the details of what the statements are doing slowly and not overwhelmingly. I didn't give it 5 stars because the accompanying CD for the compiler and the run environment didn't load right (and seemed primitive - have to load/run from a DOS prompt???). HOWEVER, we simply went to Microsoft's site and downloaded the FREE Visual C++ Express edition which makes compiling and running SIMPLE so you can focus on the programming. It even gives you an express version of SQLServer.

Definite help - 2009-03-20
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This book saved my life. I could not follow the text given at college. C++ Without Fear was just what I needed for clarification. I can pass the class now.

I can't put the book down! Awesome book for learning the basics. - 2008-07-27
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This is a great book for those of you who know little or no c++. Builds a great understanding of basics. I'm about half way through and can't put the book down. Only thing I have to say negative about it, is in one exercise there was an error in the source. Other then that, I would highly recommend this book.

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