C++ Programming And Fundamental Concepts Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent book, and it's sad that it hasn't been updated with a second edition. I certainly expected to find one by now, as I've had my copy for several years.
As an 'old timer' C programmer looking for a conversion course I found the book to be written at just the right level. When C is brought into the picture it is to compare and contrast, and not as ab initio text. So the book is not at all suitable for beginners, or for those who do not have hands-on experience with C. In fact it is exactly what it says it is in the title, and a refreshing change from some lesser texts that promise more.
I particularly like the way this book explains the underlying mechanisms of C++, but in a machine independent way. I've had no problems using the examples with Borland C++ Builder (in a command line environment), and found the best way to learn C++ was to modify, and play with, the extensive code examples.
There are a few typos, but these are fairly obvious and don't detract too much. Contrary to other reports I've found the index to be quite adequate, and I have used it (and continue to use it) extensively. Because of the typos and the failure to update I'd like to give it 4.5 stars, but will have to settle for a good 4.
As to whether the book is good value for money: Well admittedly it is not as thick as some tomes, but there is little padding, and almost every page has been useful at some point. My copy cost the equivalent of about $40 in England, and that was $40 well spent!

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This comprehensive guide covers the C++ programming language 2.1 and itsio stream library. It also discusses the pre 2.1 versions of the languageand also how pre-ANSI C and ANSI C differ from C++. It offers completecoverage of the new features provided in the C++ programming language,including multiple inheritance, so the reader can incorporate thesefeatures into their C programming style. This manual will benefitapplication programmers who need to expand their knowledge of C++ as wellas software engineers such as graphics, database, systems, network andtechnical managers.

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