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C++ for Dummies Deluxe Compiler Kit

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With its signature readable, breezy style and humorous illustrations, this great book makes learning C++ painless and easy! With the book and software "C++ For Dummies Deluxe Compiler Kit", beginner programmers can not only learn the basics of object-oriented and non-object oriented programming in C++, but also gain a valuable overview of optional features. With the Visual C++ 6 Introductory Compiler, it's really complete 'cause you don't have to buy anything else...highly recomended for biginners and a reference for rest of us!

I was disapointed with this kit! I couldn't look through the book becuase it was shrink - wrapped with the compiler, so I had no way of knowing that it was for experienced users of the C language. The author himself suggests that you "put the book back on the shelf" if you aren't already programming in C. So I was completely lost from chapter 2 and beyond. Although he gives some great examples of Object - oriented programming concepts in the beginning, this book will collect dust on my shelf until I am able to learn the language from another source. Not a good way to start with C++.

The book is wonderful, except I got my package shipped with the CD seal already broken and a Visual Basic compiler CD inside, instead of the C++ compiler CD.

This book provides a great intro to C++ if you first have an understanding of C (prior programming knowledge is necessary!). I have learned a little C in the past and have been a programmer for quite a while so I had no problem breezing through this book. It basically follows a couple of examples (one small for snippets and one "project" at the end of each section) and expands them as you learn each new topic.

The book is wonderful, except I got my package shipped with the CD seal already broken and a Visual Basic compiler CD inside, instead of the C++ compiler CD.