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Summary: This is THE book for learning C++ programming.
Review: First thing I noticed was code examples. I cannot tell you how much easier this will make it for novice programmers to have the color coding. It makes deciphering [what I'm sure for them is alien text] so much easier. Next, the focus on Object Orientation at the end of each chapter is a crucial element most other titles leave out. Most C++ books teach you the syntax, but not the design procedure. This is akin to being taught how to make a brick, but not how to build a house. The information here is presented in a clear, systematic fashion. There is some C coding presented, but this is not made the focus of the text. Last, but certainly not least, the freebie Visual Studio is a nice touch, since this is such a popular compiler, get familiar w/ its enviornment, and some of the other cooler features it offers.
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Summary: Great book by a great group
Review: I am taking two programming course this fall and one of them required Visual Basic .net how to program by the same authors. It is one of the best books I have ever purchased. So when my C++ class required a book by a different author I ran out and purchased this book. The Deitel books are written so that any level of programmer can read and understand them. There are several programming examples in each chapter. Each example builds on the previous, which allows you to learn to program one step at a time. Also the authors provide an amazing amount of supplemental information and resources for each book on their website. To sum up the book in a phrase: If everyone knew about Deitel books other computer programming authors would probably go out of business!
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Summary: This book is absolutely perfect
Review: I am an experienced programmer that has mostly utilized interpreted languages (Perl, PHP, Ruby, Python). For a long time I have regretted not knowing a compiled language. This book is absolutely wonderful at helping me transition to C++ syntax and OOD. It explains the concepts in a very straightforward manner. The colored illustrations make readability easier than most books. I went to the book store to purchase another book because this one seemed expensive at first. After comparing the two, and the way content is presented, this book was the only choice. I am more impressed with this book than any other learning reference I have ever used!This is THE book for familiarizing yourself with the complexities of C++.
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Summary: C++ How To Program 4edition In Portuguese
Review: Hi, I have just tried to learn C++ from many on line references and a few books and most of them fail to teach C++. This is a text-book for a college C++ class and it is clearly aimed to teach you all the basics from Standard C++, not teach you the Win32 programming. Also, it is perfect for readers who want to learn C++ by them selves (like me). I admit that for a long time, learning C++ was a scary thought, but reading this book not also ended my fear like taught be C++. Why does the authors start OOP explanations only after a few chapters? Well, first you need to understand the syntax. I knew C and Java, so the initial chapters simply gave me a good revision of the syntax and taught me a few more. The examples
are pretty good. The exercices are also presented in huge proportions, so readers can't complain about projects they could try to learn C++. Pointers always scared me, now I know that it was due to writers who tried to make this subject a myth. And it is not. Of course parts of the text might be redundant for some and new for others, so it is just a case of skipping a few lines. My only complaint is that it does not cover MFC, but then I think the idea was to present the C++ standard, and the next the reader should choose which IDEs or Operation Systems to code. And the price is really expensive.
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Summary: Quite possibly the best C++ book ever written!
Review: Quite possibly the absolute best C++ book ever! The book covers everything from the very simplest concepts (starting off with the standard "Hello World"-type program that explains that statements must end with semicolons, the use of curly braces, that every program starts execution at the main function, and so on) up to topics such as templates, pure virtual functions, polymorphism via base class pointers to derived classes, structured exception handling, and more. One of the best things about this book is that it EXPLICITLY teaches you good programming practices, all the way through. Some C++ books meant for beginners try to teach you the language and don't even bother to try to teach you how to write programs correctly. Not this book. Time after time they tell you the proper method of writing code, as well as explaining why it should be done that way. Also, the authors practice what they teach (and preach). For example, chapter "X" explains how to create templates, then when chapter "Y" creates a generic data structure, like a stack or queue, the authors do so using templates. Some other books teach you something in one chapter and then seem to forget it even exists. Also, at least the version I have, comes with a Visual C++ 6.0 compiler (its a learning edition or something, not the full version. But who would expect that anyway?). It's a pretty hefty price compared to many other C++ books. But, not trying to sound too much like an "infomercial", this is probably the only text you will ever need for C++ programming. So you save money by buying this one text instead of buying two or three that each does only a part of what this book does. Oh, let me clarify something. This book does a pretty comprehensive coverage of ANSI/ISO Standard C++, the subject of the book. It does not teach C++ .NET (but, the same authors do have another book for that!). Finally, I ran across this book when tutoring someone in a college C++ programming course. So even university professors recognize the worth of the text.
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Summary: Outstanding resource for students and professors
Review: This is by far the best introductory computer science book I have ever used. In addition to clear text and numerous code examples, the book comes with Visual Studio C++. Also, if you read the introduction, you'll find you can download the PowerPoint classroom presentations from the publsher's Web site. These presentations have a lot of notes in them that may help clarify the code examples further. Also, if a person has a specific question, they can contact the Deitels via email. Astoundingly, the Deitels will respond within a very short time. I've been amazed at all the "flames" directed toward this book; I've been in the software industry 23 years, and NO book is perfect, but this one comes darned close.
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Summary: The Complete C++ Traing Course
Review: I would just like to say that I have been wanting to get into video game programming for a long time now and having ADHD it was hard for me to keep my focus. I have picked up book after book on game programming and have learned very little, most of which I didn't understand. I was told the best approach to getting into video game programming was to learn a language, preferably C++. Having gone through many C++ books in the past and learning very little I was interested in find a text book/school style approach to learning. I randomly met someone in a book store section of the programming books, and I asked him what he thought the best book on learning C++ would be. He recommended your C++ How to Program book. After looking over the book and the Complete Training Course, I decided to try the Complete version. I have now completed the first chapter and I just wanted to let you know that I have learned as much in this first chapter as I could have in a class room. If the rest of the book is anything like the first chapter I feel that I will be well underway to learning for the first time the C++ language. I just want to point out a few parts of the book that were extremely helpful to me: the speaking parts of the online book were a wonderful escape from the reading and helped reinforce what I read, the terminology at the end of the chapter forced me to go back through the text and learn the definitions of each term, the reviews were a very good way of ensuring that I understood what I read, and the exam was a great test to see how much actually sunk in. Thanks for the great book and I look forward to completing it.
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Summary: Amazing Book
Review: I just purchased "The Complete C++ Training Course" yesterday and am truly amazed at the entire kit. I have been a Visual Basic programming for the past six years specializing in automation, PLC and microcontroller integeration and have been wanting to learn C++. I have probably purchased over 20 books on C++ and have learned very little. Just over the past day and a half I have learned more from training kit, with "C++ How to Program (4th Edition)" included, than in the past two years. It is without a doubt that your book is the most comprehensive and best one on the market. I am looking forward to purchasing the book on VC++ 6 MFC. THANK YOU!
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Summary: Terribly written
Review: The book suffers from bounce. Explanations are not local to where they are supposedly demonstrated, and the explanation is often unclear. Example: Chapter 10: Polymorphism. The chapter is supposed to be about polymorphism, but doesn't show examples until 16 pages into the chapter. And, those examples aren't very clear. If I hadn't bought this for a course, I would have brought it back to the store. Tom
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Summary: Awsome Book
Review: This book is awsome... I don't understand why people don't like this book. It is so easy to understand. Everything is laid out perfect, so much information. Very good examples at the end of every chapter. This is the only book that really teahces you all the basics. I have read alot of c++ books and this book by far beats them all.
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