C++ for Java Programmers (Paperback)

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Written for the moderately experienced Java programmer, this book builds on readers' existing knowledge of object-oriented programming and covers all important aspects of Standard C++—emphasizing more lower-level C-style details later in the presentation. KEY TOPICS Chapter topics include philosophy of C++, simplest C++, pointers and reference variables, object-based programming: classes, operator overloading, object-oriented programming: inheritance, templates, abnormal control flow, input and output, collections: the standard template library, primitive arrays and strings, C-style C++, and using Java and C++: the JNI. For new C++ programmers converted from Java.

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Written for the moderately experienced Java programmer, this book builds on readers' existing knowledge of object-oriented programming and covers all important aspects of Standard C++—emphasizing more lower-level C-style details later in the presentation. Chapter topics include philosophy of C++, simplest C++, pointers and reference variables, object-based programming: classes, operator overloading, object-oriented programming: inheritance, templates, abnormal control flow, input and output, collections: the standard template library, primitive arrays and strings, C-style C++, and using Java and C++: the JNI. For new C++ programmers converted from Java.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; United States ed edition (November 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013919424X
• ISBN-13: 978-0139194245
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #344,487 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Accelerated Intro to C++, March 30, 2005

By	Adam Dukovich "colts_19" (Roseville, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although C++ is definitely on the decline, it will be a major force in the programming world for years to come. This book is an excellent intro to the language taught specifically for a person with some Java experience, and it does do an effective job of comparing and contrasting the two languages. The analogies, I feel are invaluable to understanding abstract concepts in C++, and the approach is better than starting from the ground up, if you understand Java at a fundamental level. I also have to disagree with the reviewer below: the writing is quite good, it's concise and not excessively technical. I suspect that that reviewer is unfamiliar with contemporary texts on computer science, because this is one of the more readable ones I know.

Although the latter few chapters were not, I feel, exceptionally helpful, the book is a much better and lighter (not to mention cheaper) alternative to others out there, and is quite worth it, in every way.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Students, March 8, 2006

By	Andrew (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews

I used this book in an introductory C++ class in college. Being a senior in Computer Science who has only been taught with Java, this book is a great starter to get into the world of C++. Nearly everything that is explained in the book is given an equivalent example in Java.

Having never used C++ before, I can recommend this for those who are starting with C++, but have a strong Java background. I wouldn't recommend this as an introductory book for a beginner in the world of programming, as it delves into many advanced topics right away.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TOUGH to read - treat as a great reference book instead, January 11, 2004

By A Customer

I read a lot of computer books and was more hopeful that this book would be easier to handle than what reality dished out. After the third chapter, I was totally lost, then I realized that the most applicable use of this book is as a FINE REFERENCE rather than a cover-to-cover type of read. So, whenever a C++ compilation fails, at least I know that this book will likely be helpful, but really with the mindset that a pinpointed problem needs to be solved. The author clearly knows his stuff. If you're looking for a guided tour of the transition from Java to C++ with the hope that you could accomplish it in one sweep through a book, then look elsewhere, if even such a book exists. Judge for yourself, but perhaps this goal is unreasonable. WELL DONE, Mr. Weiss.