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Starting out in C++
a long time ago, i learned a little C, but didn't like it much. now i'm trying to learn Microsoft Visual C++ 5 and would like to start out easy. does anyone know of a good book/website/other to begin with, and then maybe something more advanced to work on after that?
thanks, dnijaguar
thanks, dnijaguar
If you want to write windows apps, you should _also_ get a book such as "Programming Windows 95" by Charles Petzold. You may also look up a book about MFC like "Programming Windows With MFC" by Jeff Prosise or anyother book on MFC.
Note, these books assume that you already know C++ so you better first get the books nietod suggested and then move to mine.
Good luck,
Arnon David.
Note, these books assume that you already know C++ so you better first get the books nietod suggested and then move to mine.
Good luck,
Arnon David.
"C++ for Dummies" or the "Idiots Guide To C++" are invaluable for starting off and making sure you understand all of the concepts.
never buy a dummies book or thats what you will be :-)
Hi !!
U can also refer to these books for as a beginner
1)C++ programming by "Balaguruswamy"
2)C++ by "Eric Nagler"
U can also refer to these books for as a beginner
1)C++ programming by "Balaguruswamy"
2)C++ by "Eric Nagler"
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If you understand what programming is about then I would suggest:
Essential C++, by Stan Lippman.
This book has the major advantages that:
- it is only about 200 pages long. But more than good enough to get you up and running. I would rather this style of book than one of the much more typical 1000 page stuff.
- its also very current. Covers all the modern topics like Generic programming and the standard library.
I wouldn't recommend that you use Stroustrup's book as anything other than a reference. As a learning resource I think its fairly hopeless. The writing is not good enough.
Essential C++, by Stan Lippman.
This book has the major advantages that:
- it is only about 200 pages long. But more than good enough to get you up and running. I would rather this style of book than one of the much more typical 1000 page stuff.
- its also very current. Covers all the modern topics like Generic programming and the standard library.
I wouldn't recommend that you use Stroustrup's book as anything other than a reference. As a learning resource I think its fairly hopeless. The writing is not good enough.
>> I wouldn't recommend that you use
>> Stroustrup's book as anything other
>> than a reference
I don't think it is good for a beginner. (not at all.) But I think that it is good for someone who already knows programming, but doesn't yet know C++. Although there may be better ones....
>> Stroustrup's book as anything other
>> than a reference
I don't think it is good for a beginner. (not at all.) But I think that it is good for someone who already knows programming, but doesn't yet know C++. Although there may be better ones....
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thank you everyone for all your help, i'll see about the books!
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I would recommend you get a hold of Bjarne Stroustrup's "The C++ Programming Language" currently in 3rd ed. It is good at teaching C++ to programmers that already know how to program. You also might want to get a good introductory C++ book, like Deital and Deital's "C++: How to Program"--that are many of these, that is just one I know by name.
For more advanced programming the Scott Meyer books "Effective C++" and "More Effective C+" are nearly essential. They are very very well known in the C++ community.
I really don't think web sites usually are as a good a resource as a good book.