An Introduction to Programming With C++ (Sam 2007 Compatible Products) [Paperback]

Diane Zak (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1418836184 | ISBN-13: 978-1418836184 | Publication Date: April 6, 2007 | Edition: 5

An Introduction to Programming with C++, Fifth Edition is the latest C++ offering from Diane Zak. This book is distinct from other textbooks because of its unique approach, which motivates students by demonstrating why they need to learn the concepts and skills presented. Each chapter contains a Concept Lesson introducing one or more programming concepts and an Application Lesson containing five labs that help students master the content taught in the Concept Lesson. Also new in this edition of the book is a third lesson on .NET in which students learn how to use .NET C++ commands. This edition uses How To boxes to summarize important concepts and provide a quick reference for students. A Key Terms section has been added to the end of each Concept Lesson. The text also includes extensive end-of-chapter material, including Discovery and Debugging Exercises.

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About the Author

Diane Zak holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and a Master of Arts degree in Adult and Continuing Education. She has taught at various computer training centers and was most recently a professor at College of DuPage in Illinois. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 630 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 5 edition (April 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418836184
• ISBN-13: 978-1418836184
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners -- Doesn't go far, June 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: An Introduction to Programming with C++, Second Edition (Paperback)

Wonderful for absolute beginners to programming. The first 3 chapters teach nothing but logic. What this book covers, it covers excellently for those with no experience with the language. She leaves no item un-explained, and she assumes extremely little (which obviously offends pretentious types).

The problem? The book covers (probably) the least of any decent beginner's C++ book. Doesn't get into pointers, etc. it mentions them very sparsely, but it doesn't "cover" them. It also doesn't give much real world information, such as the variable++ convention (she uses variable = variable + 1).

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to an introduction, December 30, 2000

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Sutratma "LVX" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Programming With C++ (Paperback)

I would recomend this book to someone who wants to learn C++ but has absolutely no programming experience and little-to-no experience with computers in general. If you are looking for a challenge, I would suggest Deitel and Deitel's C++ How to Program. If your intelligence is easily insulted DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. It is written on a 6th grade level, but it DOES get the job done.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction Book, April 30, 2002

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Judith E. Pavluvcik (Dreaming of the beach in Hawaii, but living in the reality of the desert in Arizona!!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to Programming with C++, Second Edition (Paperback)

I just finished an introduction C++ programming course, where this book was the required text and I found the book to be great! As a "newbie" to the programming venue, Zak's book clearly spelled everything out, with clear and concise examples. There were also plenty of exercises to complete to help the student gain the confidence and understanding of this language!

Even though I felt that I was learning a "foreign language", I felt like I really came away with a thorough understanding of an foundational aspects of C++.

Some students, I am sure, will find the book too "simplistic" or maybe even beneath them, but as a "newbie" I found the book perfect for what I was trying to accomplish.

This is actually a book where once could sit down and teach oneself the fundamentals of C++ and one will feel confident as one completes the programming exercises. I thought the book was excellent and I came away from the course with a great foundation of intro C++.

I thoroughly recommend this book!