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C++ Without Fear: A Beginner’s Guide That Makes You Feel Smart, Second Edition
By: Brian Overland
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: April 21, 2011
Print ISBN-10: 0-13-267326-6
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-13-267326-6
Web ISBN-10: 0-13-276274-9
Web ISBN-13: 978-0-13-276274-8
Pages in Print Edition: 624
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Overview
If you've always wanted to learn how to program a computer, or to learn the popular C++ programming language in particular, this book offers an ideal way to get you started. You'll find here 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 and showing off 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++, and it's even been used on the Mars rovers. But the language, like the monster pictured 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, Second Edition, 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
While compatible with nearly every version of the C++ language, this second edition has been updated to cover important features of the newest and greatest C++ standard. In addition, it now includes
Even more figures, examples, and exercises
Even more puzzles and games
An expanded 70-page language reference
Instructions for downloading free C++ software
Whether you wish to learn C++ programming for pleasure--and you'll discover here how much fun it can be--or you're considering a career in programming, this book is an intelligent first step.
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"c++" - by mukhlis on 14-FEB-2012
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good book
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"Easy to Use" - by MilkyChoco52 on 26-DEC-2011
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I've used many books to learn C++ and this is the easiest one to understand and follow along with. Also, all the examples are a big help. There wasn't many in C++ for dummies.
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"Pretty good." - by James on 26-DEC-2011
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Author explains most concepts well, few he didn't understand. Also, so of the programs he wrote didn't work, like he prime one.
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"Shame about the Key" - by Daithidh on 10-AUG-2011
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Solid, plodding, interesting if solid and plodding are your thing; reasonable amount of hand-holding ... but. A key to the exercises would have been a wise addition. Perhaps pushing costs up, in that case, allow the key to the exercises as a download from the publisher's site. That this book has the tag without fear -- fear is not the issue, without a key to the exercises is. Lost a star, with luck a third addition might see an increment++ with such an appendix || download.
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