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Summary: I have seen better!!
Review: The book has examples that for the most part are too advaned for the beginner programmer. In addition, those examples focus too much on integer variables and not enough on character examples. The first few chapters, though, can teach you enough to write a basic program. If this is your required text for college, I suggest making a trip to the book store asap.
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Summary: Beginners do not use this book!!!
Review: I have read the reviews and I cannot understand why this book has received such gloroious recommendations. What is wrong with this book: 1. The title of this book suggests that it is geared towards beginners and intermediate users. 2. I find the book long winded and it does not provide adequate explanations. 3. The first few pages, of each chapter, are easy to understand and then the chapter becomes incomprehensible. 4. There are no answers provided for the questions at the end of each chapter. Conclusion: I'm currently looking for a better book.
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Summary: Excellent everyday reference book
Review: Although I learned C++ from a class using a different book, this is the book that is laying open on my desk everyday. I write C++ code all day every day, and whenever I'm stumped on something, this book is the first resource I turn to. It doesn't cover every detail about every aspect of C++, but it hits 95% of what you're likely to have a question about. Obviously, a book of reasonable size can only go into so much detail on a topic as broad as the C++ language, but I can't think of another single book that has answered more of my everyday questions than this one.
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Summary: An excellent book
Review: One fo the things I do to rate different books on the same subject, in this case C++, is to pick a topic and compare how each book handles the topic. In this instance, I chose the topic of exception handling. This book had a very rich and informative chapter on the topic especially when compared to other books. All in all, the best C++ book I've read. Most of my other C++ books are now collecting dust. Excellent paper and printing quality as well which made it easier to read and navigate.
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Summary: nice introduction to C++
Review: This book serves well as an introduction to C++. The first half of the book is written in a very straightfoward manner and explains the concepts of inheritence and polymorphism well. It also covers a lot of topics in depth. The second half of this book is not so great. The authors fail to explain concepts such as exception handling and file processing with enough detail. Also, experienced programmers will find the examples too simplistic. The book simply tries to cover too much. Do not purchase this book for its sections on STL and data structures because there isn't much information on these topics. I would recommend this book to C programmers wanting to learn C++ and novice programmers who are looking for more than just an introduction to programming. It is also good for experienced C++ programmers wanting a review of the language.
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Summary: Excellent Book for Beginners
Review: This book starts with basics explaining every line of the program with lots of examples and shows the output of the program. It has excellent exercises.
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Summary: Vince, Who is this ROODIE POO?
Review: Here is a warning for anyone who tries to learn from this book: Start out with a book that is a little less complex. This book is great...but only for someone who knows the language. The first four or five chapters of this book dance around with too many advanced aspects of the language for someone to get a solid grasp of it. Although I don't endorse the "In 21 Days" series, perhaps this is one instance where a 21 day book would come in handy. Then you can persue your study with this text. One other thing: I think it is rather arrogant to say that THIS BOOK IS "How To Program C++." The ROODIE POO Insect cartoons need to be discarded from this book. They are distracting. Also, the cover falls off after you get thru a couple of chapters. After all the smoke is cleared and the insects are thru chanting the Rock's name, the insects will be ashamed that they went one on one with the Great One.
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Summary: The best C++ book I've ever read
Review: I think it's an excellent boo, both for beginners and for experts. It's full of examples and exercises and lets you introduce to STL too. The inheritance and polymorphism part is well made. For me it's the best I've ever read over C++.
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Summary: Great book! But check out Varsitybooks.com $49.30
Review: Good book for C++ learners and beginning to be advanced
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Summary: Great Reference Book
Review: When I wanted to Learn C++ I bought several books and began reading them all concurently. After the end of chapter 2 of all those books I continued only with the Dietel Book. It is the most complete and well organized of all the beginning C++ books. This makes it a great reference and I use it all the time. I wish I could find a hardback version!
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