Simply C++: An Application-Driven Tutorial Approach (Paperback)

by Harvey M. Deitel (Author), Paul J. Deitel (Author)

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The Simply series combines the DEITEL® signature LIVE-CODE Approach with a new APPLICATION-DRIVEN methodology, in which readers build practical, real-world applications that incorporate C++ programming fundamentals. Readers build and execute complete applications from start to finish while learning the basics of programming from the ground up. Offers a full-color presentation, including syntax coloring, code highlighting, callouts and extensive comments. Features ten additional multiple-choice questions at the end of every tutorial, plus "What does this code do?" and "What's wrong with this code?" exercises, and four programming exercises focused on real-world applications, including a "Programming Challenge." Provides icon-based tips, including Good Programming Practices, Software Design Tips, Common Programming Errors, GUI Design Tips and Error-Prevention Tips. Includes a comprehensive Glossary and full Index at the end of the book.  A valuable reference for programmers or anyone who would like to learn the C++ programming language.

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (August 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131426605
• ISBN-13: 978-0131426603
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #670,528 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Typos, and poorly written, NOT good., August 17, 2005

By	Clanton Barnes IV "Dig_Programming" (California) - See all my reviews

First off, this book should be compared with other application driven approaches. From that stand point, this book is poorly organized, filled with typos, and really doesn't add clarity to the subject, (ie C++). Typos in an application driven approach really cause problems because you are depending on the code that they have written to be instructive in and of itself. In other words, you read the code, and their explaination of the code, and your knowledge comes from clear usable examples. It just seems that they are not that organized, or they may have had to cut some of the information out of the book in order to send it to print in time. I don't know. Of the 22 chapters, I have completed all the work through chapter 17, and now it is so muddy, since the topics are a little more difficult, I have decided to find some better sources to learn from. The first 10 chapters are not so bad, since they are language basics, loops, variables, if else,... But, they started to get confused at pointers and classes. These are extremely important topics in C++, and I have found other books that are far more helpful. Some of the decisions that they made as to how they taught the material was and is perplexing.

If you are looking for a reference book, don't even think about this book. So, it is neither good for applications, or reference.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good step by step approach to programming, June 11, 2009

By	Mathieu El Sokhn - See all my reviews

This is a good book for step by step learning because it is setup in different tutorials instead of chapters. Also, there are a lot of examples that help you understand the programs in the book. Not a very systematic approach to programming but a more simple one.