Rating:  - A Book F/ The Diligent & Intelligent Thinker-Implementer
Many yrs ago, I read the 2nd edition and thought it was a adequately well-written book. Recently, I got the 4th edition to refresh my skill in writing C++ code. Noticed that certain chapters were re-arranged.
The best way to learn object-oriented C++ is to understand the concepts from a cause and effect pov. I am a visual learner and I believe that Deitel did a good job in blending the concept with UML-based diagrams. It also included [EZ to Understand] code examples.
This book can also be used as a reference guide or a beginner guide for those with some programming background.
No one book does everything for everyone. No one writing style is perfect for everyone. For someone with a solid programming background and focused on writing good "solid" code, this book is pretty darn good.
Rating: - Hmmmm???
I bought this book based on the recommendation of my college C++ teacher. I dont like the way it reads and they dont explain everything as good as they could. They use lots of technical terms that a person who is a beginner has no clue how to use. The reason I am giving this book a 5 is because of the many examples that they have which are infinitely more helpful than anything they could ever say.
Rating:  - Good book, but sometimes too detailed
Same as with Java: How to Program, I found this book full of good tips. At some points, though, the book is too detailed and you spend quite a while getting through the text that you don't really need to read. This is particularly true about the first few chapters. Anyhow, as I don't know about any better book on C++ on the market, I certainly recommend this one!
Rating: - "For those who wonder"
Perhaps all these folks who are flaming this book should think again. I am a software developer for a major corporation and had a chance to take a look at the book myself. The book is not bad and it is just right for the beginner. The best way to see if this book fits your learning style is to go to your local book seller and take a look. Don't flame it... just because C++ is a more difficult than VB to learn. Honestly it is not that tough of a language. It is very structured and allows you to access memory in ways other languages do not (VB,JAVA,C#). People coming from VB backgrounds may find it a bit hard but, not rocket science. Please go to your local book seller preview the book then make your decision. Once you know it will compliment your learning style then you can buy it online. At least you know what you are getting in the mail.
Good Luck
Rating: - a good reference
c++ how to program 4th edition is one of the best c++ books i've read. Im only 14, and I read nearly half of it already without running in to, too many problems. Hell it blows the c++ book from dummies corp., the worse book i ever read, I forgot to mention that i had no programming experience ever, this was my first book, a good one at that. You may be disapointed because theres 1500p. but the more pages there is,the more of a reference you have. by the way if you have the internet and havent tought about searching for c++ books in the document tab of kazaa, do so, the more references you have the better. Essentialy this book is for intermidiate level but like i said im 14,no programming experience, and i had very slightly difficulty reading this book, had to experiment to figure out things but hay we all do that sometimes. overall awsome book. dont listen to that bad bullsheat of other reviews cause it is bullsheat. This book is primo.
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