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C++: The Complete Reference, 4th Edition (Kindle Edition)

by Herbert Schildt (Author)
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Best-selling genius Herb Schildt covers everything from keywords, syntax, and libraries, to advanced features such as overloading, inheritance, virtual functions, namespaces, templates, and RTTI - plus, a complete description of the Standard Template Library (STL).

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Schildt's classic C++ reference--updated and expanded

The Definitive Guide to C++

Master programmer and best-selling author Herb Schildt has updated and expanded his classic reference to C++. Using expertly crafted explanations, insider tips, and hundreds of examples, Schildt explains and demonstrates every aspect of C++. Inside you'll find details on the entire C++ language, including its keywords, operators, preprocessor directives, and libraries. There is even a synopsis of the extended keywords used for .NET programming. Of course, everything is presented in the clear, crisp, uncompromising style that has made Herb Schildt the choice of millions. Whether you're a beginning programmer or a seasoned pro, the answers to all your C++ questions can be found in this lasting resource.

Detailed coverage includes:

  • Data types and operators
  • Control statements
  • Functions
  • Classes and objects
  • Constructors and destructors
  • Function and operator overloading
  • Inheritance
  • Virtual functions
  • Namespaces
  • Templates
  • Exception handling
  • The I/O library
  • The Standard Template Library (STL)
  • Containers, algorithms, and iterators
  • Principles of object-oriented programming (OOP)
  • Runtime type ID (RTTI)
  • The preprocessor
  • Much, much more
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great as a tutorial and as a reference, April 18, 2008
By Ashraf Eassa "Ash" (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C++: The Complete Reference, 4th Edition (Paperback)
Herbert Schildt's "C++: The Complete Reference" is a gargantuan tome indeed. It fully covers the C++ syntax, and gives useful, working examples that demonstrate each of the language's features. If you're a professional (or hobbyist) working on a project and need to quickly look up how to use some part of C++ syntax, then this book is absolutely perfect. If you're a developer who has spent his/her life working in C and want to (or need to!) learn C++, then you'll find this book's content well organized and you'll be able to find what you need instantly.

Also, this book seems as though it could function as a tutorial for the complete beginner. Now, I didn't learn C++ from this book initially, so I can't really speak from experience, but the book DOES cover the entire syntax and it does so in an unpretentious and very clear manner. The only thing that it's missing for newbies is exercises -- but if you're really serious, you'll make up your own little tasks, or try to extend/modify the examples.

I program video games as a hobby and have used this as a reference countless times in various projects. I've obviously bought other reference books ("C++ in a Nutshell", and Stroustrup's tome), but I find that this book is my most used and most beloved reference.

So, if you're looking for a clear, easy to understand reference on C++, I reccomend this tome. If you're a true C++ neophyte, then perhaps you should purchase this book along with Schildt's "C++: A beginner's Guide" or "C++ from the Ground Up" (also by Schildt).

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't answer the question I bought the book for, April 22, 2008
By John M. Danskin (Cranston, RI USA) - See all my reviews
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My older references are in storage and I thought it would be neat to have a c++ ref on my kindle. It says reference and the reviews are good, so I bought it.

I wanted to be reminded of how to use variable numbers of parameters for macro defines. Forget whether this is a good idea. It's a language feature and I want to know how it works.

#define with parameters is handled in one paragraph which doesn't even include the possibility of multiple parameters, let alone any details. Given this, I was curious to see if there was any discussion of the continuation-line functionality in the preprocessor. Nope. Not there.

I'm sure this is a wonderful c++ primer as the other reviews indicate. My spot check demonstrates that this is in no way a complete reference.

Even if you don't like a coding style, completeness allows you to read the code of others.

So I'm out $28 bucks and my question isn't answered. oh well.

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25 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars "Complete Reference" far from complete, March 3, 2005
This review is from: C++: The Complete Reference, 4th Edition (Paperback)
I'm a developer who understands basic C++ concepts. I bought this book so that I could understand more advanced features of the language, and I've found it sorely lacking. Most topics are covered briefly and show only extremely obvious examples, which are not helpful in understanding the mechanisms involved.

This book may have some value for programmers new to C++, but its claim to be a "complete reference" is a wild exaggeration.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Reference
This is an awesome reference book, I have several of Schildt's books, and I would recommend them to anyone in programming. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Chandra S. Robinson

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst C++ book in my library
I have many C++ books in my library but I stopped using this one years ago. It rarely gives me the info that I need and I always find myself switching to another book to find... Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Fox

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence in C++
As the title says, this is a complete C++ book. And very well written, with explanations of easy understanding. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Fernando LANGE

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I bought this book quite some time back. I learned C++ at the age of 12, and this was an incredible help in learning C++ during my teenage years! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joshua R. Rodgers

4.0 out of 5 stars Not complete, but a large reference
I would give the book 3.5 stars, but we live in a world of integer stars so there goes a four star.
This is a fairly good tutorial for C++, and it does also a fairly good... Read more
Published 12 months ago by vladox

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product & service
This was my first purchase from amazon and I was totally impressed by the quality of the product and the service!
Published on September 20, 2007 by Rohan D. Nadgir

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nicely done
Most of my work is done at a low level using C with occassional C++ work usually with certain parts of C++ heavily restructed due to performance and maintenance problems. Read more
Published on January 15, 2007 by Unix Engineer

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Nice book if you want to learn c++. I bought also thinking in c++ by bruce eckel but it is difficult reading and understanding. Read more
Published on November 10, 2006 by Carneiro Malaquias

5.0 out of 5 stars Like it so much, upgrading to 4th edition
I have the 1995 (Second Edition), and I like it so much I'm upgrading to the 4th edition. The 4th edition has 400 more pages and I can't wait to see what else has been included.
Published on October 11, 2006 by M. Eve

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference
I had several C++ books left over from college that just weren't cutting it as references. After browsing several books I picked this one and it is all I wanted and more. Read more
Published on August 2, 2006 by Benjamin Herreid

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