C++ Inside & Out/Covers Draft ANSI C++ [Paperback]

Bruce Eckel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1992

This is a full revision of "Using C++" that incorporates advancements in C++ and adds new information on major compilers from Borland and Microsoft. This book is aimed at all C programmers, and it also presents material on C++ libraries. The book is organized in two parts. The first part introduces readers to object-oriented languages, classes, and pointers and references. The second part concentrates on object-oriented programming with C++. Topics include creating objects at run time, reusing code in C++, and writing extensible programs in C++. One chapter focuses on the newest features of C++3.0.

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media (November 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0078818095
• ISBN-13: 978-0078818097
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,133,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, December 23, 1997

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This review is from: C++ Inside & Out/Covers Draft ANSI C++ (Paperback)

It was my second C++ book after Russion edition of "The C++ Programming Language" by Bjarne Stroustrup, and first programming book in English. I found this book as the best possible. It gives the thorough understanding of ideas and programming technique of C++ and is extremely interesting to read. While it is easier then Stroustrup's book, it covers in depth many advanced topics like C++ Templates. For me, this book is better then the next Eckel's book - "Thinking in C++". The best choice to start and continue with C++ for serious reader.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Use this book as a reference, not an introduction, June 19, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: C++ Inside & Out/Covers Draft ANSI C++ (Paperback)

I bought this book as my first C++ book two years ago. Believe me or not, with my solid C backgroud, I felt quite hard reading through the book chapter by chapter. It focuses on inside and out of C++, not a whole lot of OOD concept for a procedure-oriented software developer. Two years later, I am now continuing to explore the C++ world. It makes more sense to me ever than before.

Overall speaking, the pro for this book is that it pretty much covers bolts and nuts of C++; the con is that its sample codes are somewhat cubersome. I would rate it as a reference for experienced readers, not for some novices.

5.0 out of 5 stars Could it be the best C++ book ever?, June 8, 2006

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Bert Whetstone (New Smyrna Beach) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C++ Inside & Out/Covers Draft ANSI C++ (Paperback)

I got this book when it was originally published, and it looks like a 2nd edition never appeared. That doesn't matter, the information in this book still holds up today, written from a programmer's perspective. This book was written before the currently trendy "OO designer" era began, so it offers a clear description of the language features without any flavor-of-the-month misconceptions. If you've read a few C++ books and come away feeling confused, this book will help.