Jamsa's C/C++/C# Programmer's Bible [Paperback]

Kris Jamsa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 18, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0766846822 | ISBN-13: 978-0766846821 | Edition: 2

The most complete programmer's reference on the market now includes the new C# in the second edition! Written by best-selling author Kris Jamsa, this book is a must-have reference and guide for all professional programmers and for those who are learning the language for the first time as well!

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About the Author

Worldwide, millions of computer users regard Dr. Kris Jamsa as one of the leading experts and authors in the industry. He is the author of over 95 books covering a wide range of topics in computer technology, security, graphics, networking, and programming. Kris received his bachelor's degree in computer science from the United States Air Force Academy. During his tenure in the Air Force, Dr. Jamsa worked as a VAX/VMS system manager, overseeing computer hardware, software and network security. He received his Master's Degree in computer science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his doctorate in computer science with an emphasis on operating systems from Arizona State University. In 1997, Dr. Jamsa earned an MBA degree from San Diego State University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1216 pages
• Publisher: OnWord Press (Acquired Titles); 2 edition (December 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766846822
• ISBN-13: 978-0766846821
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage of a variety of topics, May 16, 2003

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This review is from: Jamsa's C/C++/C# Programmer's Bible (Paperback)

I bought this book after doing some research for a good C++ book. I had decided on a completely different title when I discovered this one on the shelf and I bought it instead.

This book is not "light reading" by any stretch of the imagination. It is instead almost 1200 pages of fact after fact about C, C++ and C#. It is divided up into sections and subsections, covering first the C language, then moving on to C++, and finally introducing C#. Under each language the author has gone into very deep details about even some of the most obsure topics, making everything very accessible with example code and detailed explanations about the topics he is addressing. The reader will be hard-pressed to come away with a lack of understanding.

The coverage of standard language constructs is very deep. The C++ coverage includes a lengthy section for STL topics, writing your own templates. These are hot topics and the coverage will not disappoint.

Where this book really shines is, as stated above, its depth in coverage. While not exhaustive, it covers some topics in so much detail that a reader will have no doubts regarding the functionality available.

Some of the material is very dated. For example, there is a hefty section about memory model programming, dating back to the 16-bit OS days. For a huge majority of us, this information is historical in value. Anyone still working in the 16-bit world will benefit more. Another section that shows its age involves direct screen writes, again going back to the days prior to 32-bit Windows.

This book has one flaw, in my opinion, and it's that it's geared towards Windows developers. I suppose the C# aspect is indicative of that for now, but other more fundamental operations, such as spawning child processes, are discussed in a very Windows-centric way. I think the book would have been perfect if there was some contrasting information for the way UNIX and Mac handle this kind of operation.

For the Windows developer, there are several sections adding up to over 250 pages that discuss Windows application development. AFTER that, it plunges into .NET topics, giving an excellent primer.

Although this book is geared towards Windows developers, much of it can be applied to other platforms. It is an outstanding book for its coverage of the languages it targets and should be considered when searching for a book on C or C++.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to learn C, C++, and C#, April 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Jamsa's C/C++/C# Programmer's Bible (Paperback)

The book covers all three programming languages. I have been programming in C under Unix. The book provides over 800 tips that examine all aspects of C. I used the 400+ tips on C++ to get up and running with classes, exceptions, ... I'm moving to C# next.

The C++ compiler on the CD is great.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Example programs that work., January 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Jamsa's C/C++/C# Programmer's Bible (Paperback)

The book is huge ... I already know C and C++. My focus is on C#. However, the book provides a complete doc set for everything you could want to know on C and C++. The C# content is about 1/5 of the book. It builds on the C++ object info making it quite complete.

All the examples are easy to use and work. Good info on C#. Lots of low-level code on object reflection and the use of meta data.