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C++ without Fear: A Beginner's Guide That Makes You Feel Smart

C++ without Fear: A Beginner's Guide That Makes You Feel Smart

by Brian Overland (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $4.32
Synopsis

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.



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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 528
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 14 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 0321246950
ISBN 13: 9780321246950
Book Overview:

Introductory programming books for C++ exist aplenty. But many--the greatmajority--are introductory only in the sense that they don't assumeknowledge of C++ specifically. They usually assume that you've programmedin another language before--preferably in several. This book does not makethat assumption. All that's required is that you're comfortable with a computerand that you've run applications, such as a word processor or e-mail reader,before.Four or five years ago, when people needed to learn C++, they bought BjarneStroustrup's The C++ Programming Language or Stan Lippman's C++Primer. What we have seen in the last few years is a dummying of themarket. Books that were once purchased as someone's first book on C++, sayfor example, C++ for Dummies, are now too high level and assume someprogramming knowledge. With this new book, we are the first to meet newmarket needs for a true beginner's C++ book--one that is perfect for beginningprogrammers in today's world who may not know any programming languagesat all.


Author Bio

Brian Overland has considerable experience programming with C++ and teaching basic techniques to others. For ten years at Microsoft, he worked as a C++ programmer and writer, as well as project leader--a unique combination that prepared him well to write lucid, accurate programming books. He is the author of six programming books in all, including C++ in Plain English, Third Edition John Wiley & Sons, 2001. Brian currently is the CEO of Storage Tech LLC, a pioneer in the area of digital record storage.