Sam's Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

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Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours, 2nd Edition is a hands-on guide to the C++ programming language. Readers are provided with numerous examples of syntax and detailed analysis of code, an excellent guide for beginning programmers. In just 24 hours, readers will learn about such fundamentals as managing I/O, loops and arrays, object-oriented programming, templates, and creating C++ applications- all in well-structured and easy-to-follow lessons. Lessons provide sample listings, complete with sample output and an analysis of the code, to illustrate the topics of the day. Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours, 2nd Edition has been updated to the new ANSI/ISO C++ Standard and includes coverage of namespaces, the Standard Template Library and distributed computing. This edition is non-compiler specific and has received a double technical edit to ensure code integrity.

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Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours, 2nd Edition is a hands-on guide to the C++ programming language. Readers are provided with numerous examples of syntax and detailed analysis of code, an excellent guide for beginning programmers. In just 24 hours, readers will learn about such fundamentals as managing I/O, loops and arrays, object-oriented programming, templates, and creating C++ applications- all in well-structured and easy-to-follow lessons. Lessons provide sample listings, complete with sample output and an analysis of the code, to illustrate the topics of the day. Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours, 2nd Edition has been updated to the new ANSI/ISO C++ Standard and includes coverage of namespaces, the Standard Template Library and distributed computing. This edition is non-compiler specific and has received a double technical edit to ensure code integrity.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 2nd edition (February 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672315165
• ISBN-13: 978-0672315169
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,505,659 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful of other reviewers, Chapters 6 and 7 ARE GOOD!!, September 8, 1999

By A Customer

I have read several "teach yourself" books from various companies and have found this to be up there as one of the best. In fact, I felt that it was well above and beyond every other book I have read in the "24 hour" quickstart category.

If a programer is going to be programing in an object oriented language THEY NEED (not should but need) to understand the concepts seperate to any one language. It is not the purpose of this book, nor should it be, to explain OO programming. If this book was to contain "the greater picture within the overall framework of object-oriented programming" it would have to be double the size and would be a "teach youreself in a couple of weeks" book.

PLEASE REMEMBER - this book is ONLY a quickstart guide, not a comprehensive language or object-oriented programming reference manual!!

Anyone with any OO knowledge will find this book to be the clearest and fastest way of learing the basics of the C++ language. Jessy Liberty has shown that he can explain concepts clearly and concisely. This book was a very good begining for me and has allowed me to go on to further reading and programming of Visual C++ and C Builder with confidence.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars C++ almost seems too easy, June 6, 2001

By	Rodrigo A. Castilho (Porto Alegre, RS Brazil) - See all my reviews

The text is clear and the lessons follow a smooth and logical sequence, with no mix-ups. If you're getting started in C++, I strongly recommend this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for the novice programmer., October 30, 1999

By A Customer

I am currently working my way through your wonderfully informative book, "Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours". I've found it to be a well written, sometimes light-hearted approach, to learning what can sometimes be an overwhelming topic. I am a novice at programming, and as such, I am seeking to learn as much as possible in the near future. You book has certainly given me a head start. Again, I sincerely appreciate your clean, concise, writing style, and hope that you continue to publish your excellent series of instructional books.