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Summary: great for beginners
Review: I gave this book 5 stars, even though it doesn't completely cover C++, and here's why: it accomplishes what it sets out to do. Like the back cover says: "Instead of ... having you gain mastery of C++, this tool focuses on ... the most commonly used features." It doesn't get into advanced topics, like multiple inheritace. It keeps it simple, and as a result it's very easy to read and understand. It helped me big time in college.The only warning I would give is that the author is used to programming in a Microsoft environment, and so he uses conventions like prefixing class names with a "C" and pointer names with a "p", a few examples use the Visual C++ IDE, and many screenshots are of Windows message boxes, etc. But the code is largely standard C++.
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Summary: Very good book for anyone who wants to learn C++
Review: I have read this entire book and there was never a point when you feel overwhelmed. I have used Fortran but never used C or C++ before. This book walks you through the basics and also goes in depth for most programming challenges. This book is the perfect companion for any C++ "Reference Book"
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Summary: Error Ridden
Review: I really liked the format and the way the information was presented, but the book is full of errors and my copy even had pages out of order. I learned pre-ANSI C++ and was looking for a refresher. If the typos are fixed this would be a great book. With the errors, I believe it may confuse a novice. I read the first six chapters and returned the book.
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Summary: Very Good
Review: I received this book today, one thing I can say so far- strong buy for beginner-to-intermed. level. Maybe next edition of this book should be more Web/ COM centric.
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Summary: The one book to learn C++
Review: I'm only on the like the 50 something page, but compared to other C++ books i've bought, this one endulges you in information that you can easily obtain and put to use. I would give this book the rateing of 10 stars if I could.
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Summary: Very good book for all skill levels
Review: If you're new to C++, then this book will help get you started with it's clear and understandable writing style. The author does an excellent job of gradually building up the subject matter with the use of easy-to-follow (but not trivial) example programs and diagrams. For the more experienced C++ programmer maybe looking to brush his or her teeth, the text helps out in that respect, too. Issues such as practical debugging tips are discussed, along with more advanced topics, including namespaces, conditional compiling, multiple source file projects, generic templates, and the Standard Template Library. All of those "advanced" topics are explained by the author with the same clarity as the earlier ones. I never thought it would be possible to find a C++ text that was an easy read, while at the same time fairly comprehensive, but this one does the job. The editors also deserve credit for a good layout job with the text and diagrams. I'm glad I stumbled across this at a used bookstore. If Mr. McGregor and editing friends would turn their talents toward a Windows-specific C++ text (maybe MFC or ATL?), then perhaps another programming barrier could be broken! We can always hope.
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Summary: Good BOOK!
Review: It's a good book on the whole C++ environment. I would not like to say that it's the only source on C++ programming but the author's presentation of the subject is really impressive.
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Summary: A sweeet book for begginners and intermediates
Review: Not bad at all. Some of the explenations are thrown right at you, but dont worry, everythings later explained. A thorough job, and definately worth the money you pay for it. Id suggest this book to anyone just kicking off in the C++ environment.
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Summary: Very good book for all skill levels
Review: Ok, this man is a very talented writer. The way he writes however is bit wordy with not enough examples. Concepts in my mind were flying over my head because I never saw them being used in an example. For the people like me, (needing examples) I wouldn't recommend getting this book. For the people that can understand everything by just reading, this is the book for you. This man's style of writing is in a way selfish. However, I don't believe he wrote it in that manner. Good authors write for every type of mind set; wether is be visual, verbal, or any other method that people learn from easier.
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Summary: Not so hot!
Review: Ok, this man is a very talented writer. The way he writes however is bit wordy with not enough examples. Concepts in my mind were flying over my head because I never saw them being used in an example. For the people like me, (needing examples) I wouldn't recommend getting this book. For the people that can understand everything by just reading, this is the book for you. This man's style of writing is in a way selfish. However, I don't believe he wrote it in that manner. Good authors write for every type of mind set; wether is be visual, verbal, or any other method that people learn from easier.
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