C++ How to Program (7th Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)Unlike many C++ books, this seems to cover pretty much everything - from getting started through to the meat of C++ and also covering the Standard Template Library (STL). It is written in a somewhat didactic style with plenty of full examples, end of section summaries and tests (Q&A) to ensure the principles have hit home. Unlike many other C++ texts, it is clearly aimed at teaching from scratch, rather than 'starting from C'.
The format is great - color is used for section and for syntax highlighting which aids reading and comprehension.
There are a number of 'tips' scattered throughout the text highlighting frequent misunderstandings and programming pitfalls. The title is justified; the book teaches the fundamentals of C++ AND also how to program - hopefully how to write a good, well structured, easily maintainable C++ program.
The appendices are available in pdf only - a shame the entire book isn't also available that way also. I suspect the appendices were not included in the printed book to (understandably) save paper.
The one niggle with this is that it's a sizable tome already and in order to keep it below 'telephone book' size, it is printed on very thin paper (thinner than that in my bible). The thin paper causes the reverse side to be visible and also means that care is required not to tear the pages.
In all, this is an excellent book for both learning and reference. Highly recommended.

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For Introduction to Programming (CS1) and other more intermediate courses covering programming in C++. Also appropriate as a supplement for upper-level courses where the instructor uses a book as a reference for the C++ language.This best-selling comprehensive text is aimed at readers with little or no programming experience. It teaches programming by presenting the concepts in the context of full working programs and takes an early-objects approach. The authors emphasize achieving program clarity through structured and object-oriented programming, software reuse and component-oriented software construction. The Seventh Edition encourages students to connect computers to the community, using the Internet to solve problems and make a difference in our world. All content has been carefully fine-tuned in response to a team of distinguished academic and industry reviewers.

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Small C++ How to Program (5th Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)i got the book that i needed for school. great condition. even had the extra cd unused in the back like it said it did. thanks.

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This new, briefer edition of C++ How to Program follows all the extensive updates made to C++ How to Program, Fifth Edition and offers readers a concise, introduction to the basics of object-oriented programming in C++. Small C++ features an early object and classes approach and covers the basics of object-oriented programming including classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. Provides complete programming exercises along with numerous tips, recommended practices and cautions (all marked with icons) for writing code that is portable, reusable and optimized for performance. The accompanying CD-ROM includes all the source code from the book. A useful brief reference for programmers or anyone who wants to learn more about the C++ programming language.

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Object-Oriented Programming in C++ (2nd Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book covers the important aspects of OO approach as well as the STL for C++. It is definitely not suitable for those who have no programming experience in C, and indeed, I find that one actually even needs to have a little knowledge of C++ to benefit from the book. The first two chapters let the C programmer make a transition to C++, and explain clearly on input and output in C++. The next three chapters then strive to explain the OO features in C++.
Generally, the book goes at lengths to illustrate classes in C++ and their workings, and offers many tips and traps as well as certain programming styles and approaches which would produce robust programs. The worked examples were also quite comprehensive. However I feel that the concepts of OO were not well illustrated, and from my experience, a thorough understanding of OO concepts help very much in being able to manipulate classes and using the methods in C++. The chapter on MFC was not very useful, it really looked as if it was just there to fill in space. It does not teach much about MFC.
All in all, however, I would still consider it a fairly good book to keep as a reference.

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A valuable handbook/reference for professionals who need to learn C++ and master its latest updates, this exceptionally organized, #1-rated guide teaches the power and flexibility of the C++ programming language through object-oriented programming applications. Examines the most up-to-date C++ features, including new-style headers, new-style casts, type bool, type string, stringstream classes, namespaces, namespace std., exception handling, run-time type identification, operator new , the template input/output classes, and more. Offers complete coverage on STL (standard template library), including containers, iterators, algorithms, and function objects; the standard input/output library IN DETAIL; and the Microsoft Foundation Classes. Contains an extensive number of well-constructed examples, beautifully fashioned sample applications, interesting and practical programming exercises, boxed figures and vibrant illustrations. A companion web site providesthe book's source code, header files, and data files; sample syllabi; transparencies; and an errata list. For professionals in computer science and related fields.

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Applications Programming in C++ Review

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(More customer reviews)Like the other reviewer said, do *NOT* buy this book unless it is required for classwork.
The explanations of many concepts in this book are so poor, you will simply have to buy another book to understand them. It really makes you wonder if the author(s) actually use C++ themselves. It's almost like these guys are really C programmers that couldn't really explain C++ concepts.
The exercises attempt to reinforce concepts within the chapters, but they are so cryptic it will take you a significant amount of time just to determine what they are really asking for. Some of the exercises are 5-minute solutions that require an hour of thought to comprehend the question, because the question is presented HORRIBLY.
For example:
Write a program that computes the sum:
n
E 1/i^2
i=1
(E = summation)
in two ways. First, in the order
1 + 1/2^2 + 1/3^2 + ...
and then in the order
1/n^2 + 1/(n-1)^2 + ...
Use two different functions to compute the sums for n = 10, 100, 1000, and 10000.
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Ok, assuming you understand the question (many people didn't) the entire point of the problem is to see that the results of the two orders are different over time, for increasing values of n.
The problem is, this exercise doesn't explain this, and if you don't use doubles, your results will be exactly the same for values of n to 10,000.
Stuff like this happens on almost every page of this text.
Again, avoid this book unless you have no choice but to buy it. It will battle you every step of the way.

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Exceptionally organized and beautifully illustrated, this state-of-the-art guide to C++ programming is a must-have for anyone who needs to learn the language. Exploring C++ programming's most useful aspects (as well as some of its more specialized parts), it focuses on using the language to write practical programs based on sound design techniques. Presents the must up-to-date coverage of C++ available - including a full section on STL (standard template library) - and offers many well-constructed examples, useful self-test exercises, beautifully fashioned sample applications, interesting and applicable programming exercises, lists of common programming errors, C++ Postscript sections that explain esoteric and less-used parts of the language, stunning illustrations, and up-to-date features. Includes a supplemental IBM-format program disk; a companion website contains the sourcecode, header files, and data files found on the disk as well as transparencies and an errata list.

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