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The Waite Group's Object-oriented Programming in Turbo C++

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Robert Lafore's OOP in C++ is an excellent book.I read it from cover to cover.I also did all the examples in the book.I got so used to this book that once I lost it,I could not satisfy my doubts in C++ with any other book.Lafore deeply explains the complexities of this language in a simple easy way.Great for beginners also.Although,I read many other books on this subject,no other book explains things so vividly and clearly as in this.

I stumbled onto this book in 8th grade at a local Bookstar bookstore back in 1992. After thumbing through a few pages, I found that I could understand it pretty easily.

It was an amazingly well-written book. As a 14-year old kid I was able to write some pretty fancy object-oriented programs. Later in college, I found myself using Mr. Lafore's book more often than I used my C++ text by Stroustrup.

At some point while moving back and forth between school and home, I lost my copy. But I found that this book is STILL available in what is essentially its 4th edition under the title "Object-Oriented Programming in C++" to this day. Long live this book! It's wonderful!

I rarely give 5 stars to anything. This book is in the top 2 or 3 computer books I've ever read. The author uses a +5 pronged approach to teach. Most books don't even use 3! He explains the general concept very well, then provides relevent small examples, questions (with answers) at the end of chapters, then a magna cum example in a separate chapter, and what's more he uses diagrams very generously.
I agree with the other reviewers - FANTASTIC!
If anyone knows of a better beginner-intermediate C++ book, please send me an e-mail, titled "BETTER C++".

Robert Lafore Once again writing an outstanding book.It is a compulsory for any C++ developer.

This book is a definate must for the new C++ student. Easy to read and many examples with precise explanation of the example codes. Great book and a definate must have.

I have tried the teach yourself borland c++ in 21-day but it is dull to read. Finally I find this book although it is not a new book but is really good for mastering the oop language. So I record Mr.Robert Lafore as my first choice when I buy my next book. Thanks

I recommend this book to anybody wanting to learn about C++. NO previous knowledge of C or other languages required. This book takes a gradual approach, starting with simple programs and working it's way up to more complex applications. Altough slowly going out of date, the main principles of C++ are covered in wonderfull detail. This book is a must for the C++ newbie !

Lafore does a great job of holding your hand while learning C++. This is definitely a book for beginners who are interested in learning C++. Also does not assume you have any prior experience with C (a drawback I found for a lot of books when first getting into C++.) The really great thing about Lafore's style is that he explains the topic, gives a parabolic example, shows you the code, and then goes back and dissects the code line by line explaining what each statement does. Again, this is great for learning C++, even if it is your first language. Don't come here though if you're looking for windows programming. Great Job!

This book is great for novices who want to learn C++.You don't need to have programming experience. The many examples are very well explained and will lead you quickly to a satisfactory level of knowledge.The book is easy to read despite its size(about 800 pages). Although it covers many issues, it is not for reference and it doesn't cover windows programming.But the author states all these facts and doesn't deceive you. One big bravo to Lafore for writing such a good book!!!