Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 10 Minutes (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

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C++ remains a popular object-oriented language and Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 10 Minutes provides a quick, focused way to learn the language. The author assumes no prior programming experience and begins by showing the reader the absolute fundamentals of what a program is and guides the readers to write their very first program. It covers all the important topics in C++ and provides a sold foundation on which to build programming knowledge. The material is reorganized to fit proven teaching techniques with about thirty percent of the text rewritten. All examples are new to comply with the current ANSI C++ standard and make them completely compatible with all popular compilers.

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C++ remains a popular object-oriented language and Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 10 Minutes provides a quick, focused way to learn the language. The author assumes no prior programming experience and begins by showing the reader the absolute fundamentals of what a program is and guides the readers to write their very first program. It covers all the important topics in C++ and provides a sold foundation on which to build programming knowledge. The material is reorganized to fit proven teaching techniques with about thirty percent of the text rewritten. All examples are new to comply with the current ANSI C++ standard and make them completely compatible with all popular compilers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 2 edition (June 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672324253
• ISBN-13: 978-0672324253
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #722,992 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent little book, February 10, 2001

By	Al (the sunny southern states) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 10 Minutes (Paperback)

I agree with all of the reviewers except the reader who didn't even read it. Write a review without reading a book? Well, I read it and loved it. This should not be the only c++ book you have; however, you should have it. It covers a large amount of topics in its 246 pages (counting the index). It could fit into your coat pocket and probably should be carried with you. If you are a c++ beginner that needs to have examples and short clear explanations of all of the basics and object-oriented c++ then this is the one. If you're looking for a c++ refresher course then this is the one. I loved it and have it next to me now. I didn't time myself, but I'm sure it took more than 10 minutes :) Please note that the author doesn't claim to be able to teach the language in 10 minutes, just 10 minutes a topic. The SAMS Teach Yourself in 10 minutes series is just that, a series, the author wrote a book for this series. The series is not intended to cover an entire language or application in 10 minutes. The books are short concise to the point books with "just meat". There are no long chapters and nothing that doesn't deal with the subject of the book. An example is: What is looping? How do we use it? Here is the framework of a looping construct, and then a code example. The entire book is set up in that manner. It is also arranged in a very well thought-out way, simple to advanced. You never learn a topic without acquiring the foundation for it first, so you're never lost. If you're a beginner don't skip around in this book. It's a very fast read anyway.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, August 29, 2000

By	Geoffrey S. Robinson (Haddon Heights, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 10 Minutes (Paperback)

It is 5 stars for what it is. It is not exhaustive, but that is not what it is trying to be. It is a wonderful little book. I programmed in C for about 5 years. I tried learning C++ in a class in college, unfortunately I had a horrible professor and I only got more confused. I tried relearning C++ a few times, but to no avail. Finally, I got this book and everything fell into place. One concept at a time and I picked up everything easily. It explains everything well, and the book provides good examples. For the novice, but highly recommended.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Job Interview, May 15, 2000

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This review is from: Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 10 Minutes (Paperback)

5 stars because the book does what it claims. I had some background in C and was a novice in C++. I used this book to help organizing my C++ skill. I finished reading this book in one day. The second day I build up my very first template. Since then, I had been able to answer interviewers' questions like a pro and passed their C++ tests. My story is not amazing, but this book is. I only followed the chapters and really paid attentions in every detail.

Later on when I started working and reading more advanced C++ books, I still go back to this packet book for its concise yet powerful explanations. I have also realized that while other books will spend pages to explain a single technique, this book uses one paragraph to do not just that, but also necessary cautions.

However, I do think this book may be more helpful to those who has C/C++ background.