C++ Primer
by Stanley B. Lippman
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" C++ Primer is well known as one of the best books for learning C++ and is useful for C++ programmers of all skill levels. This Fourth Edition not only keeps this tradition alive, it actually improves on it." --Steve Vinoski, Chief Engineer, Product Innovation, IONA Technologies " The Primer really brings this large and complex language down to size." --Justin Shaw, Senior Member of Technical Staff, Electronic Programs Division, The Aerospace Corporation "It not only gets novices up and show more running early, but gets them to do so using good programming practices." --Nevin ":-)" Liber, Senior Principal Engineer (C++ developer since 1988) This popular tutorial introduction to standard C++ has been completely updated, reorganized, and rewritten to help programmers learn the language faster and use it in a more modern, effective way. Just as C++ has evolved since the last edition, so has the authors' approach to teaching it. They now introduce the C++ standard library from the beginning, giving readers the means to write useful programs without first having to master every language detail. Highlighting today's best practices, they show how to write programs that are safe, can be built quickly, and yet offer outstanding performance. Examples that take advantage of the library, and explain the features of C++, also show how to make the best use of the language. As in its previous editions, the book's authoritative discussion of fundamental C++ concepts and techniques makes it a valuable resource even for more experienced programmers. Program Faster and More Effectively with This Rewritten Classic Restructured for quicker learning, using the C++ standard library Updated to teach the most current programming styles and program design techniques Filled with new learning aids that emphasize important points, warn about common pitfalls, suggest good programming practices, and provide general usage tips Complete with exercises that reinforce skills learned Authoritative and comprehensive in its coverage The source code for the book's extended examples is available on the Web at the address below. www.awprofessional.com/cpp_primer show lessTags
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This book is a good solid introduction to modern C++. It covers a lot of language features and it does so in the right way, i.e. it does not teach you C++ through C as many other books do, but rather introduce the reader directly to modern C++ which is mostly free from its C heritage. The overall structure of the book is quite logical, explanations are thorough and clear, examples are right up to the point.
However, few things should be noted. First, the book is only for those who does have some prior programming experience: it would not teach you programming, it would teach you mostly the language. Secondly, while the book covers a lot of C++11 features I would not recommend it to anyone who is already familiar with C++ and would like show more just to learn new C++11 features. The reason is that C++11 features are smeared all over the book and explanations while clear are usually also too wordy. show less
However, few things should be noted. First, the book is only for those who does have some prior programming experience: it would not teach you programming, it would teach you mostly the language. Secondly, while the book covers a lot of C++11 features I would not recommend it to anyone who is already familiar with C++ and would like show more just to learn new C++11 features. The reason is that C++11 features are smeared all over the book and explanations while clear are usually also too wordy. show less
C++ Primer was unique for me in that it is one of the few books on programming languages that doesn’t try to teach the basics of programming (sequence, condition, iteration). Nor does it try to teach object-oriented design or programming. It teaches the language in the context of those ideas. Which somewhat explains my initial fumbled C++ code.
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- Canonical title
- C++ Primer
- Original publication date
- 1989
- Dedication
- To Beth,
who makes this,
and all things,
possible.
----
To Daniel and Anna,
who contain
virtually
all possibilities.
--SBL
To Mark and Mom,
for their
unconditional love and support.
--JL
To Andy,
who taught me
to program
and so much more.
--BEM - First words
- The way to learn a new programming language is to write programs.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The order of the declarations is not significant.
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- Genres
- Technology, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 005.133 — Computer science, information & general works Computer science, knowledge & systems Artificial Intelligence/Virtual Reality Software development Computer programming Specific programming languages
- LCC
- QA76.73 .C15 .L57 — Science Mathematics Mathematics Instruments and machines Calculating machines Electronic computers. Computer science
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- Media
- Paper, Ebook
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