C How to Program, 2nd Edition

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Summary: You'll learn C++ and won't even know it.
Review: "Deitel" is known as *the* C programming text. With good reason. The material is clear and organized, and gives lie to the old belief that C could not be a "first" programming language. A summary, list of new terminology, list of common errors, and a list of good programming practices accompany each chapter. In addition, there are two sets of exercises: one with the answers provided, and one without. The final quarter of the book extends C into C++, with excellent coverage of the concepts underlying object orientation.

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Summary: Excellent coverage of C++.
Review: As a Computer Information Systems instructor, I am bombarded each semester with the "newest" in approaches to teaching C++. Nothing, to-date, comes close to the scope and coverage of C++ than does this book. Excellent Instructors Edition too. Regards. Ron

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Summary: The best introductory C++ book available.
Review: C++: How to Program by Deitel and Deitel is clearly the most understandable and complete elementary C++ textbook on the market. Unlike most other authors of programming texts, Deitel & son (and/or their editor) are capable of writing clear, informative standard English. They do not assume any prior programming knowledge. (Be aware that they more or less assume the reader is using a UNIX-based compiler without saying so, but this should not stop you from getting the book if you use a different OS.) One weakness that perhaps will be corrected in a future edition is they do not effectively introduce object-oriented features of C++ at the very beginning (although they do begin explaining the philosophy behind OOP from the start). Excellent, educational exercises are provided in each chapter. For those just learning C++, do not buy any other text before this one.

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Summary: One and the only book in C and programming in general !
Review: Ever the best book on C and programming in general... It tells you every single tiny detail as well as the big picture. I am an Electronic Engineer and had major difficulties in finding a book that gives the real engineering point of view in programming. This book alone made me a professional programmer. I had studied other books that makes you emeorize but this book alone gave me the whole thing about programming. It does not only teach you C but also a superb introduction to C++. I am waiting for these writers to release a book on MFC because I have studies many book with not a bit of information valuable. Wherever I go, I take this book with me.

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Summary: Very thorough
Review: Good book, except, like others, I'm wondering if there is a book that contains the solutions to all the exercises?

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Summary: Poor book for inexperienced programmers
Review: I 'm an unexperienced programer at Briarcliff College, who found Deitel and Deitel's book on C How To Program a very saturated and difficult book to read. I , with many of my class mates agree that this book is poor and not for begginers. Think twice before you buy. Diane Zak is a better choice.

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Summary: Definitely NOT for beginners!!!
Review: I am a CS student and have some experience in C. I find this book extremely condensed and "hard-to-read". The authors claimed that it is suitable for beginners. NOT TRUE!!!. It's good for those who have years of experience programming in C, but not recommended for CS/CIS students.

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Summary: C How To Program
Review: I am currently using this book for my CS150 class at WSU. A very informative book to say the least but for those beginners out there I would recommend a book more oriented to beginner programmers. I will say that the only way I'm making it through this class is with the help of this book. Many examples, with just enough explanation and you should pick up the concepts in no time.

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Summary: C How To Program
Review: I am currently using this book for my CS150 class at WSU. A very informative book to say the least but for those beginners out there I would recommend a book more oriented to beginner programmers. I will say that the only way I'm making it through this class is with the help of this book. Many examples, with just enough explanation and you should pick up the concepts in no time.

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Summary: Not for beginners.
Review: I am presently using this book in a college C class. I find it to be very open ended. A topic is introduced, and then you are left hanging. I also feel that it is hard to read and understand if you do not already have a foundation in programming