Join the leagues of thousands of programmers and learn C++ from some of the best. The fifth edition of the best seller Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days, written by Jesse Liberty, a well-known C++ and C# programming manual author and Bradley L. Jones, manager for a number of high profiler developer websites, has been updated to the new ANSI/ISO C++ Standard. This is an excellent hands-on guide for the beginning programmer. Packed with examples of syntax and detailed analysis of code, fundamentals such as managing I/O, loops, arrays and creating C++ applications are all covered in the 21 easy-to-follow lessons. You will also be given access to a website that will provide you will all the source code examples developed in the book as a practice tool. C++ is the preferred language for millions of developers-make Sams Teach Yourself the preferred way to learn it!
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Excellent resource!
This book has been very helpful to me. It has clear explanations, well thought out examples and the occasional bit of comic relief. I'd recommend this to anybody who's interesting in learning C++.
Rating: - Quick Opinion
A friendly easy to read book that makes the intimidating task of learning how to program a lot less daunting.
Rating: - Great value for the money and practical learning material !
This is yet another fine book that I've added to my collection. I use it mainly as a reference but it is certainly an excellent teaching guide as well. This book is replete with informative lessons and practice exercises with answers for those who are new to the C ++ programming language. I would also highly recommend it for the intermediate level individuals who wish to augment their C++ programming skills. A thorough explanation precedes each exercise so the ease of learning progressively in as ... Read More
Rating: - Recommended with caveats
I have programmed for years but never in a modern object-oriented language and I wish to maintain a C++ project. So I purchased this book. I also searched online for "C++ tutorials". In general, I think this book is OK.
Compared to online resources, this book provides a fuller and often deeper explanation of the basics of C++. Sometimes it was too much depth (e.g., showing a picture of a fence to explain the fence-post error was not particularly needed), but you can always skip the ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic guide
With over 10 years experience in C++, I found this book to be an excellent review of the core language. I used the book to help my 15 year old get a solid start in C++ and in just over a month she is very comfortable with the language.
- Excellent resource!
- Recommended with caveats
