Schaum's Outline of Fundamentals of Computing with C++ [Paperback]

John Hubbard (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070308683 | ISBN-13: 978-0070308688 | Publication Date: May 1, 1998 | Edition: 1

This powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have if you want top grades and thorough understanding of the fundamentals of computing with C++, the computing language taught at 83% of all colleges. This student-friendly study guide leads you step-by-step through the entire computer science course, giving you 420 problems with fully worked solutions and easy-to-follow examples for every new topic. You get complete explanations of data abstraction, recursion, Standard C++ container classes, searching, sorting algorithms, and other complex concepts, simplified and illustrated so they're easy to grasp. You also get additional practice problems to solve on your own, working at your own speed. This superb study guide covers the entire course, from logic to libraries. If you're taking introduction to computer science, this book will be your best friend. It's perfect for independent study, too!

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Master the fundamentals of computing with C++ with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams and projects! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!

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• Use detailed examples to solve problems
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Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary jargon. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

• Full coverage of Computer Science I-II, using the computing language taught by 83% of all colleges
• Simplified explanations of recursion, logic, polymorphism, algorithms, and more
• 455 solved problems in computer science, including step-by-step annotations
• Examples and worked problems that help you master programming with C++

If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of computing with C++, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

Chapters include:

• Introduction to Computing
• C++ Fundamentals
• Control Structures
• Functions
• Arrays
• Strings and Files
• Abstract Data Types
• Pointers
• Lists
• Standard Container Classes
• Recursion
• Trees
• Sorting
• Searching
• Appendixes: Algorithms, References

About the Author

Jonn R. Hubbard, Ph.D. (Richmond, VA) is Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Richmond. He is the author of the popular Schaum's Outline Programming with C++ and Programming with Java.

Product Details

• Paperback: 463 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070308683
• ISBN-13: 978-0070308688
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #254,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very basic introduction to C++, October 28, 2006

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Fundamentals of Computing with C++ (Paperback)

If you don't already know the C programming language, this is probably a pretty good book on C++ programming basics. It goes into control structures, arrays, strings, pointers, recursion, and abstract data types, among other topics. It even has a good introductory chapter on the basics of computing that even includes information on the binary and hex number systems. In that sense, it is good enough to stand alone as a pretty good textbook. However, there is one major component missing from this outline that is essential for anyone who claims to know C++ in any meaningful way, that being any mention of object-oriented programming constructs as expressed in the C++ language. If you don't know object orientation as it is expressed in C++, then you are just a C programmer programming with C++ notation. Thus, this outline is not wrong, it is just woefully incomplete. I still give it three stars because for the right audience it is a good beginner's text at a very cheap price. For those who are interested in learning object orientation as it is expressed in the C++ language, I instead recommend "Schaum's Outline of Programming with C++". In that book there is less of an emphasis on algorithms and computing and more of an emphasis on teaching the complete language with all of its components.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Readable, April 20, 1999

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Fundamentals of Computing with C++ (Paperback)

I am a 12 year old male who just happens to be interested in learning C/C++. Someone showed this book to me and highly recommended it. I have found that the text is simple to understand even to a novice starting for the first time, and that it is completely stuffed with useful examples. I am going to buy this book -- you just wait!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamentals with C++, October 8, 2008

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Fundamentals of Computing with C++ (Paperback)

Schaum's Outline of Fundamentals of Computing with C++
This book is a good tutorial for C++, with a lot of history and interesting examples. It is fun to learn from this book basics of computing and C++.