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Summary: Five Solid Shiney Gold Stars
Review: I've been reading this book for the past six months. Okay, so I'm slow. So what. And part of the reason things are slow is number one, I am lazy, and number two, I really enjoy reading this book. LaFore has a very easily read narrative style, and he gives really clear explanations of fundamental concepts, especially his explanation of classes and arrays, which I had trouble with for a while there. I haven't gotten to the second half of the book yet. (Who do I look like? Poindexter?) The first half was good, very good, so so very good like eating a nice steak with horse radish. It should be said, this book should not be taken on its own. I also recommend adding on companion texts by that Bjarne guy and another work book from Addison Wesley with more applied stuff. But again, if you are having some trouble understanding what other books attempt to explain, try this one. It is clear, so clear.
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Summary: Good code, good writing, not so good OO
Review: I've read this book for a Programming course at FCT/UNL, Portugal.The main goal on learning C++ is to learn the object-oriented mode of programming. When the author introduces virtual functions (wich are the heart of OOP) and classes (!), only past the middle of the book, he is inducing the reader on to program C++ with no OO concepts, thus doing the old-way: procedural programming. That's the only 'caveat'. THe book is quite good. If you wan't to learn C++ to your life, get also a OOP book. If you are only interested in doing some hacks with objects :-) this book is a good choice. Regards
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Summary: LAFORE--YOU ARE THE MAN!!
Review: If you are looking to learn C++ then this book is for you. If you are looking to learn object oriented concepts then this book is for you. Lafore does a great job in using relevant examples as well as doing walk-throughs of every program listing --(man I could only wish that all of my other programming books did the same!!) You cannot and will not be lost in this book. There are a few errors but if you understand the syntax they are easy to find and correct. Don't worry-you will not be sorry! BUY THIS BOOK!!
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Summary: Great book in many respects
Review: Ok, Robert Lafore. You are doing good on the first few chapters but then when I got into Function, you are trying to confuse the reader. For example, you make your example source code with reference in it but then you told us to not worry about it yet because we have not learn any of it and you are not teaching it at all. In Structures, you are trying to make a those example source code very difficalt so that for a newbie (like what I am before) will really screw up. But that's ok. Arrays and Strings are Ok but it isn't that good. Finally the very last chapter i'd read are the Pointers. Robert Lafore uses alot useless stuff and confused the reader. And I'm sure a newbie COULD NOT UNDERSTAND THAT CHAPTERS. Acutally he starts it at each chapters after the Function chapter. So I think Robert Lafore doesn't want the reader to learn too much from he's book. Robert Lafore, if you sees this review then I'm sorry about that. I'M JUST TELLING THE TRUTH. If who ever want to buy this book then you need to think real heard and try jump into the chapter of Functions then you'll find out what I'm talking about. (I stops at the chapter of Pointers then I put it aside!!!)
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Summary: Excellent Book!
Review: Organized concepts presentation from basic programmings to OOP to pointers, linked lists to advanced topics. Easy-to-follow examples with clear explainations at the end. In addition, I love the fact that the book weights so light!!!
This book definitely goes to my personal library for future reference.
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Summary: The BEST Book on C++
Review: Robert Lafore's OOP in C++ is the best introductory book to C++ programming. He teaches for understanding and takes you from the bottom up. Every concept is demonstrated with program codes so that you'll not only know that such a syntax exists but how to use it. Other beginner books on C++ dumps you with tons of information but do not focus on understanding or learning. Reading those books is like learning English from a dictionary. Lafore understands what goes through your mind as you read his text and he addresses those questions straight into the point. You'll definitely not regret buying this book.
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Summary: Please Excuse My English
Review: This book is a Godsend for those with limited programming experience. It is logically arranged and and uses clear examples and explanations. The most important thing in learning any new language is establishing a solid foundation for the basic concepts before moving on to advanced topics, which this book does. It makes no assumptions of prior programming knowledge and makes no references to other languages--which I've always found annoying in a book that claims you don't need to know any. You can actually "Teach Yourself C++" with this book. I know, because I did!!!
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Summary: simply great!!
Review: This book is great, I have been using it in my school 6 yrs ago and
for interviews now and it has proved good for both. It covers all the basic
fundamentals so well that if you are out of touch with C++ for 3-4 yrs,
you can still brush trough the concepts in this book and present yourself
as an expert. It takes less than a day to brush through all the main chapters
(I have done it many times, you may call it a "C++ in 6 hours" book).
Lafore has kept things very simple, I noticed lots of things to be
unprofessional, but the simplicity more than offsets for that.
My rating, 5 stars, suggest beginners, dont look at any other book, stroustrup,
eckel etc., just begin with lafore.
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Summary: This book is worth more than its cost
Review: This IS the book that learners will need. It covers almost all the topics that all C++ programmers need to work on, no matter beginning or advanced. Its presentation is doubtless typically pedagogical and easy to follow, the character that all readers want in a book. The only one thing I want to add for beginners when reading this, roll up your sleeves and re-work with carefully checked examples supplied by the author. His inventory of examples is the tool for deeply understanding the matter. Be patient with the author, then you'll get there.
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Summary: Good reference book
Review: This manual takes you step-by-step through programming in C++. It refers to Borland's C++ compiler. It also uses a LOT of C syntax, and stays away from Object Oriented programming through most of the book. If you are interested in learning Micro$oft's Visual C++, this is not the book for you. If you have Borland's free C++ compiler and a penchant for learning traditional programming, this is the book for you. Use it like a class-in-a-book.
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