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Enter the world of computer programming with this step-by-step guide to the C++ language! C++ is a great introduction to object-oriented programming, and this friendly guide covers everything you need to know and nothing you don’t. You’ll write your first program by the end of Chapter 1.

C++ For Dummies, 6th Edition, helps you understand C++ programming from the ground up. It’s full of examples to show you how things work, and it even explains “why”, so you understand how the pieces fit together. And the bonus CD includes a special code editor, an update GNU compiler, and all source code from the book to save you time.

Learn programming lingo and what terms like object-oriented, compiler, and executable mean, so you can write a program right away
See how to bundle sections of your code into modules that can be reused in different programs
Work with features of object-oriented programming such as classes, constructors, and destructors
Discover how the concept of inheritance is the key to effective C++ programming
Work with assignment operators, stream I/O, and other more advanced concepts, once you’ve grasped the basics

You’ll discover ten ways to avoid adding bugs to your programs, what pointers are and how to use them, how to work with strings, and some advanced features new to C++. C++ For Dummies, 6th Edition gets you up and running with this popular object-oriented language.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

ISBN-10

0470317264
ISBN-13

978-0470317266
Edition

6th
Publisher

For Dummies
Publication date

May 11, 2009
Language

English
Dimensions

7.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
Print length

432 pages
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You too can program! Here's your step-by-step guide to the C++ language, including C++ 2009

C++ is still the standard for object-oriented languages, and this friendly guide covers everything you need to know and nothing you don't. It starts at the beginning, so you learn the basics of programming and C++ first. It's full of examples to show you how things work, and it even explains "why," so you understand how the pieces fit together.

On good terms — learn programming lingo and what terms like object-oriented, compiler, and executable mean, so you can write a program right away
Bundle up — see how to bundle sections of your code into modules that can be reused in different programs
Class time — work with features of object-oriented programming such as classes, constructors, and destructors
Let your heir down — discover how the concept of inheritance is the key to effective C++ programming
A new assignment — work with assignment operators, streaming I/O, and other more advanced concepts

Bonus CD Includes
The CodeBlocks development environment
A full-service GNU C++ compiler
All source code from the book

Please see the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Open the book and find:

What object-oriented programming means
How statements and expressions are used in programming
How to work with strings
What pointers are and how to use them
How to grasp abstract classes
How inheritance works
Some advanced features new to C++
Ten ways to avoid adding bugs to your programs

About the Author

Stephen R. Davis is the bestselling author of several books on C++, including previous editions of C++ For Dummies. He has been programming for more than 30 years and presently works for L-3 Communications in the area of Homeland Defense.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 6th edition (May 11, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470317264
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470317266
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.44 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,137,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #403 in Software Programming Compilers
- #673 in C++ Programming Language
- #1,231 in Object-Oriented Design

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ebastro

Catching up on programming languages

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 22, 2013

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I have programmed in Basic, Pascal, and Visual Basic. I skipped C, so until recently I wanted to catch up on some languages and learn Java. I read the Sam's Teach Yourself Java in 21 days and when I had finished I found there was still things I was confused about, so I got Java for Dummies. While that cleared up things a bit more. I figured I would go back to the Visual environment. I opened up Visual Studio and realized either I knew nothing about .Net or I hated it. Ok, you you are wondering what this all has to do with C++. I figured I would jump back in time to a period where I should have learned C. I started building Arduino projects, because guess what? They are programmed in C. Having gotten fairly comfortable with C, the language I should have learn a while back, I figured I would work my way back up to Visual Studio and finally be able to understand Java, by learning C++ and C#. I have been purchasing these books used, because of their value and they are kind of hard to find. This is a great book and it was delivered to me brand new with the original CD. For $10, including shipping, I could not have asked for anything better. Now I can hopefully understand what I have been reading in Sam's Teach Yourself C++. Don't get me wrong while my Sam's Teach Yourself Java book was something I would not recommend, the C++ Sam's book is very detailed. I do like it, but the Dummies books are much easier to read and gives you clear and understandable concepts of what your are trying to learn. My bookselves at home are slowly going all yellow from the many Dummies books I have. While some will laugh or hesitate at the title they are a great way to learn a complex subject.

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OniDrake

Great Learning Tool

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 5, 2013

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After visiting PAX 2012, it made me realize how badly I wanted to get into the gaming industry! And as I walked around the floors, looking at everything, staring at all the stuff happening around me, was when I decided I wanted to learn computer programming for I can program video games! This book has helped me a lot with that, but it's programming tool it comes with isn't so great. Sure it "can" be helpful but I found downloading VS Express for Desktop was far more productive.

It's also forced me to write every program example the book has. With the disk the book comes with, you can cheat and bring up the program automatically. That's the lazy way to do it, and you don't learn anything. So I don't suggest you use the CD very much.

I got lucky in that my fiance is a computer programmer himself, but if you're not so lucky, about.com is very useful. They have tons of resources to help you learn programming. If you're determined to learn to program, there's many tools out there to help you teach yourself! Get this book, and dive it!

Also, don't be afraid to write in the book.

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RustyJD

Nice for a starter book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 10, 2010

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This book is a good place to start to learn C++ but don't expect to learn the language with this book only. It much too small and the language is quite more in depth than a book this size could cover. It has working examples so if you're not sure if this is the language yo want to learn I would start here. This teaches you some programming enough so you can decide if you want to learn more. One last detail is this will not teach you GUI programming. C++ can make GUI programs but this book only covers DOS style programs. You will need another book to go that deep You should learn the language first then advance to windows programs.

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Jersey Mike

Lean, but Not Mean

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 3, 2010

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This is a great text for getting started with C++. The author has trimmed his text of all wasted words and spiced every concept with at least one code segment. Where there are pitfalls, he's placed warning signs. Other introductory C++ texts I've looked over are wordy and sloppy by comparison.

But, Kindle purchasers should beware, or at least aware - CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the Kindle file. This means you won't have access to the many program samples on the disk that's bundled with the printed book.

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cyborg73

Taught from the perspective of a programmer, not a teacher. I gave up reading after two chapters!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 7, 2013

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The reason I purchased this book was because I am trying some programming courses for an eventual career change. In the class we were going through the class textbook, and I was struggling quite a bit. I figured C++ for Dummies was what I needed, since I needed to have it broken down for me step by step "FROM THE VERY BEGINNING". This book, with Stephen Davis as the author, to me, was even more confusing than my class textbook. I can clearly tell by reading the first two chapters (which were the only chapters that I read, before dropping the book off at the local library) that Mr. Davis assumes that us readers have a bit of background in C++. He immediately bombarded us with difficult terminology that I have not yet learned. Using sentences such as, "If you don't know what (fill in the blank) is, don't worry! We'll get into it later in the book!", does not bring me any comfort whatsoever. Bottom line, in order to teach someone C++, you must first start from the very beginning, and slowly introduce the reader to terminology, one word at a time, as well as give an example. Just like in order to teach someone to read, you must first teach them the alphabet.

In other words, this book was a waste of my time and money, and I got nothing out of it. Thanks for nothing, Mr. Davis!

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WILLIAM P BOUCHIE

It's great for learning the basics.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 9, 2013

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I bought this book to teach myself C++ and other coding systems. The only one trouble with the book is, it's hard not to put it down. The coding looks easy to learn, but it gets boring quick. I'm still learning it and I think about the time I do that, C++ will be no more. You got to press on if you buy it an learn it fast before it becomes obsolete, like everything else in computers...

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DavidStrife

Helpful For Those Struggling Through An Early Learning Curve Problem.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 26, 2012

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If you're having early pains getting to grips with programming, this helps alleviate it as much as humanly possible by giving you clear cut examples that are easy to follow. The book won't teach you anything particularly outstanding, nor will it teach you a specific practice of the language suited to a particular end result (say game programming). What it does simply is teach you the concept of programming (pseudocode) and how to use C++ to enable that understanding further progress. Having struggled with more higher end C++ tutorials that dive right in, this book takes the time to help you understand the logic of programming before jumping in, which helps if you're having the early pains I mentioned. Try to finish the book in a month or so, as what is taught here is to help you understand the language, and then you need to head for another book as soon as possible to actually begin learning how to code something useful and effective.

Daniel Roberts

pretty much the same as any other c++ programming book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 1, 2016

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pretty much the same as any other c++ programming book. starts off simple enough and then takes a massive leap into something complex which is hard to understand.

JOAO MARQUES LEITAO

Very good.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 21, 2019

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Very good.

Review Buddy

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 20, 2013

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I bought this book for my son, he tells me he found it very useful and still refers to it. Well set out and easy to follow.well worth it.

frankienright

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 21, 2013

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Its a good book for learning c++ like I have been just to look back on things you aren't sure as it gives you an explanation a bit of code to go through.

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