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Summary: If possible, I'd like to rate this book for 10 stars.
Review: C++ Interactive is a gem among programming books. I am a self taught programmer turning professional and do a great deal of my own learning straight out of texts. When a book is as well written as Robert Lafore's is, keep an eye out for furter titles from this author. The course does not waist your time teaching procedural language applications of C++ and then somewhere in the middle begin intoducing OOP, rather from the first programming example on, Lafore uses OOP to teach C++. The examples are well written and well documented. The practice exams at the end of every section helped me focus a great deal. The programming exercises are a wonderful tool to firm up the new insights you have gained. My critical side would note that there are a few small, and I do mean very small, drawbacks to this text. The interactive sight no longer exsists, though when I used it, when it existed, the site was of limited help. The quizes at the end of every section occasionaly have incorrect answers posted in the appendix, and a VERY few of the programming excersizes you will have difficulty in coding if you are useing Visual C++. Be sure to take a look at the apendix D. Some of the info there is useful though created with VC++5.0 in mind. Overall, I have already recommended this book to several people and will continue to do so. It is well worth the money. :-)
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Summary: A Brilliant Intro to C++
Review: I learned C++ from one of Robert Lafore's earlier books and I must say that this tops even that book. I've read about 5 books on the C++ language now and I've skimmed through about 20 more. This book is by far and away my favorite. First of all, he introduces objects in chapter 1, and you are writing object code from day 1. Many other books teach objects as an afterthought and teach nothing about thinking and coding in OOP. This book makes the user think in OOP, and the examples lend themselves well to the paradigm to get the reader thinking on the right track.The Discussions are lame and should just be dropped. The little quizes at the end of each section are priceless, very well written. The exercises are fun, and easy yet give you a bit of experience in syntax issues. I taught an informal C++ programming class from this book and all of the students liked the book a lot. The last 3 chapters are rather technical and offer a nice introduction to the highly advanced features of C++, though the STL is covered as lightly as possible. Of all the C++ books that I own, whenever I have to write code this is the one I carry with me as a reference. This is a GREAT place to start C++, and I recommend it highly.
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Summary: A Brilliant Intro to C++
Review: I learned C++ from one of Robert Lafore's earlier books and I must say that this tops even that book. I've read about 5 books on the C++ language now and I've skimmed through about 20 more. This book is by far and away my favorite. First of all, he introduces objects in chapter 1, and you are writing object code from day 1. Many other books teach objects as an afterthought and teach nothing about thinking and coding in OOP. This book makes the user think in OOP, and the examples lend themselves well to the paradigm to get the reader thinking on the right track. The Discussions are lame and should just be dropped. The little quizes at the end of each section are priceless, very well written. The exercises are fun, and easy yet give you a bit of experience in syntax issues. I taught an informal C++ programming class from this book and all of the students liked the book a lot. The last 3 chapters are rather technical and offer a nice introduction to the highly advanced features of C++, though the STL is covered as lightly as possible. Of all the C++ books that I own, whenever I have to write code this is the one I carry with me as a reference. This is a GREAT place to start C++, and I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Clarity - Simplicity - Brilliance
Review: In general most college textbooks are average to mediocre, but this one should be the template or standard in how to write a brilliant textbook. If this is required by your instructor for a C++ course, you won't need the instructor. Lafore understands the 'divide and conquer' concept of teaching better than any author I have ever read. C++ is the Mt Everest of computer languages. Robert Lafore reduces it to a walk in the park. I highly recommend it!!!!
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Summary: Great but Beware...
Review: The absolute BEST book for learning C++! But take note: This book no longer has an interactive (Distance Learning) course, i.e. the internet site has been eliminated (EZONE - Marquette press). Wrote and asked why; Sam's replied that this book was no longer in print - and EZONE has been eliminated (01/13/00). Therefore, there is no custimized instruction, interactive testing, or certification. Still, the fact remains: Lafore is one of if not the greatest authors for C++. I wish he'd also write a book on Visual C++...
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Summary: Excellent guide to really learning C++
Review: This book can help you really learn C++. Although there are online exams, the real value in the book is getting you to sit down and write code. Writing code is the only way you can learn C++. The book has an associated web site where you can check how others solved a particular programming problem AFTER you do. The daily email I receive is a great learning experience as well. Although the book has some errors, you can address questions to a mentor who promptly and thoroughly answers questions. Online learning is still in its infancy and will get better, but this is the best I've encountered. I pair this book with Oleg Yaroshenko's The Beginner's Guide to C++ and am successfully learning C++ programming without prior programming experience (except a little Basic)
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Summary: Best book For beginners
Review: This book clearly explains about object oriented concepts & C++. The features of C++ have explained so well with greater detail. It creates interest to Learn C++. I read 4-5 books of C++ including The C++ Programming Language( Bjarne Stroustrup, Good for reference only).
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Summary: I am waiting for a sequel
Review: This is simply a very instructive and rewarding book, purely mathematical. I found myself clear of the essential concepts of this language. I think the book is great for a serious learner of C++. But I am wondering why the author has not produce any further topic till now.
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