C++ Primer Plus: Teach Yourself Object-Oriented Programming/Book and Disk

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Review: "Prata makes a relatively complex subject--professional programming--clear and enjoyable. he also manages to teach both people completely new to programming and programmers new to C without being too technor condescending." Computer Press Association

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Summary: C++ Primer Plus -- hands-down, the best tutorial on C++
Review: Aspiring programmers will find this book to be a treasure trove of clear, concise explanations of C++'s key features. Personally, I came to programming with a liberal arts degree and no more technical expertise than it took to install my new compiler software. Prata's remarkably lucid, friendly style guided me step-by-step to a thorough grasp of the basics. I have purchased and worked through several other recently published books on C++, and can attest that Prata's book is by far the best

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Summary: Excellent book for learning c++
Review: Half of book covers the basic topics in other languages like data type, loop control ... in c++ concept. The other half devotes to pure c++ concept like class, polymorphism, inheritance, instantiate the object, dynamic and static binding, virtual function, friend, template... It doesn't mention STL. In my opinion, this is the only one you need to learn c++. For advance knowledge, you may need a STL book and any book in deep discussion like the book from Stroup Bjan or Scott Myers. This book covers pretty much in detail all the topics, along the pitfalls problem like deep copy, static variable, header file... It also includes many userful, short examples with the hidden errors. I am glad that this is my first book in c++. The problem is you can not read it very fast because there are many complex discusions, the trade off is it maybe the only one to start c++.

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Summary: One of the best written programming language books I've read
Review: I am a VB developer with Powerbuilder knowledge, and have read over 100 Systems related books and manuals. Over 30 of them have related to programming languages or concepts. Let me reassure you. This is one of the finest how-to programming books on the market. I ALSO did my homework before purchasing a book on C++ and have perused many of the standard web sites which offer recommendations. Although there were several highly recommended books from which to select, I flipped through C++ Primer Plus (along with 4 others) several times before purchasing the book. Although I have not read all the other books, this one is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. BUY IT if you wish to learn C++ from the ground up. Best of Luck!

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Summary: The Only Book You Will Need To Dive Into C++ Programming
Review: I approached C++ programming from a BASIC and Fortran background. I really did not want to learn how to use the C Programming language before I could learn C++. I spent hours browsing various books (in the bookstore, of course) on the subject, and finally purchased this book. I have read the book from cover to cover three times! There is a lot of very useful information that can only all be learned over time. The reading is easy flowing, and the example programs are excellent. I have since learned how to program in C++ using MFC for Windows, and I only wish that I could find a book on MFC that is as concise and helpful as Prata's C++ book. I recommend this as a "must have" for any person wanting to do serious C++ programming

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Summary: By far the best C++ book there is.
Review: I came to C++ from Pascal and Basic (that I "learnt" in High School.) This book is fun to read, is very well set up, and teaches you a lot. I bought other C++ books with this one, but since opening this book I've shelved the others. If you want to learn C++, and have fun doing it, consider this book as your only choice.

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Summary: Excellent First C++ Book
Review: I would like to add mine to the list of glowing reviews of Prata's C++ Primer. I came from a Fortran/Pascal background, with no knowledge of C or C++, and found the book easy to follow and use. I thought that picking up new languages on my own would be easy until I started using other technical books. Since I first bought Prata's book I've used a dozen or more other technical books, and have never yet found one which is as lucid, comprehensive and fun to use as his, and highly recommend it for anyone trying to get into C++, even though it is a little dated now.

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: I've been programming for 15 years, and my brother is now learning to do so. This was the book given to him in his class, and I bought a copy of it to be able to help him with his classwork. I was pleasantly surprised to find how well-written this book actually was, and how clear almost every explanation is. As someone who knows a bit about assembler, I almost wish the explanations were more technical, but the truth is that that would make the book more complex than it needs to be, and Mr. Prata has found the right balance

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Summary: Excellent reference for beginners and up.
Review: Personally, I learn more just by doing, but as a reference, this book has proven invaluable. I still consider myself a beginner and this book gets a lot of use. The chapters are laid out in a way that the reader starts small and gets into bigger, more complicated things. There are several examples that readers are encouraged to try. Also, the examples are well explained. Good starting point to pick up the basics of C++. But as a reference, it's good for anybody.

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Summary: The best computer book I have ever read.
Review: Prata's knowledge, style make program learning as easy and enjoyable as possible. This is by far the best programming (and perhaps the best technical) book I have used. A must buy for begginners to C++, with complete coverage that will satisfy intermediate-advanced developers.