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Complete Idiot's Guide to C++ Paperback – November 6, 1998

by Paul Snaith (Author)
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to C++ is the fun way to study the basics. By learning the mysteries of the C++ program, you'll no longer fear the bite of the bits. From why to use C++ to how to use C++, this book spells it out easily. Soon phrases like the antimatter version of cout, multidimensional arrays, and binary files won't sound so foreign. And you'll be programming faster than you used to say, "OOPs, I just trashed all those files. Did you need those, George?"
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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Alpha
  4. Publication date
    November 6, 1998
  5. Dimensions
    7.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0789718162
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0789718167
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to C++ is the fun way to study the basics. By learning the mysteries of the C++ program, you'll no longer fear the bite of the bits. From why to use C++ to how to use C++, this book spells it out easily. Soon phrases like the antimatter version of cout, multidimensional arrays, and binary files won't sound so foreign. And you'll be programming faster than you used to say, "OOPs, I just trashed all those files. Did you need those, George?"

About the Author

Paul Snaith received a degree in computer science from the Open University in the UK and a Certificate in Education from Durham. He has been a lecturer and trainer for more than 15 years, teaching computer programming, electronics, and music. Paul has a keen interest in object-oriented programming, doing work as a freelance contractor and technical trainer in several areas of the industry. In the distant past, Paul authored Pascal Made Easy, delved in to the mysteries of electronic engineering, and has been a highly unsuccessful rock star.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alpha (November 6, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0789718162
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0789718167
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.53 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Electronics man
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for a true idiot
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2013
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I am a true idiot of C++ and his book is great. Really however you can find the same info online
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Gallent
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book.. I am still learning C++ so this will help me out
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2012
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anyone who is looking to start learning about programming in C++ should have this book. It is a great reference to those who do know it as well.
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John G Coulson
5.0 out of 5 stars The best beginners c++ book EVER
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2013
This book opened up the world of C++ programming for me like no other. It's a great language...but most of its prophets who write books are academically dry spinsters that turn off newcomers.

I found that I was not a "complete idiot" but that is was that other books I had used made me feel that way. I have written my little adventure game using OOP techniques and feel great. Thanks Paul. Can you write a book on AI for beginners?

By the way, yes, you do need to have an easy C++ environment to work in.
Update: Include statements have to changed for MS Visual Studio: #include<iostream,h> now has to be #include<iostream>
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Michael Baker (MikeEBaker@hotmail.com)
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BOOK TO LEARN C++ WITH - EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2001
I am on a nightcourse, learning C++, taught by Paul Snaith's son, Stuart; although, I did not realise this at the time, I might add. Stu' is an excellent teacher and based the course on the book. Naturally, I bought the book. I started reading. Then I cought up with the course. Then I read ahead a bit, then a bit more. I stormed through this book. It is, quite simply, a 'brilliantly written book'. I am two chapters away from the end now and have just bought a book to take me to the next stage. I could not have done it without this book. Everyone should buy and read it - compulsive reading. In simple language, repeating things in boxes around the page, never presumptious and in a light hearted style, I cannot praise this book enough. If this was not enough, the enclosed CD contains all the course code and more. Ignore this review and waste your time looking elsewhere. This is the best.
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Teri Christoph
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2001
I want to thank Mr. Snaith for writing the best book for a beginner that I have ever used! The chapters are all well explained, and you actually feel like you know the stuff when you have finished!
Back in college (10 years ago), the only D I ever got was in Pascal programming, and that was because the teacher went out of their way to be obscure and confusing. Using lessons learned from Mr. Snaiths book, I was able to write a program that succesfully approximates a normal distribution (calculus/statistics) in about 20 lines!
If you are looking for a great place to get started with general programming, and a great confidence booster for a beginner, then this book is for you.
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Alphonso N. Faggiolo
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Concise, and Organized
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2001
Great introduction to the C++ language! The author has a way of presenting the material so it is easy to grasp. It's nice to finally read a book that doesn't take off on a tangent, but builds upon previously presented concepts. I have many books on VB and a few on C++, and they always seem to lose you about 4, 5, or 6 chapters into them. This book doesn't do that. I can't say enough good things about the author or the material. If you are new to the language, this book is a great place to start!
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A student of a Programming
5.0 out of 5 stars great book for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2001
Yet, I have about 5 c++ beginners type books ,the only one that really helped me a lot is this one ,the author have a straight to the point approach..very practical, giving you just the right amount of info on each topic ,making it easy to remember without messing you up with tons of options and sub topics... I recommend it for anybody new to c++ as the first thing to read.
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Keith Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars good value!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2014
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As described, good value!
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GM2
3.0 out of 5 stars A little old.....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2016
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This is out of date really. An up to date book in preference is Lippman et al C++ Primer 5th Edition also there is a wealth of up to date information on line.
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Steve
4.0 out of 5 stars Good purchase for those starting out and who know nothing!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2001
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I'd little knowledge of programming, having dabbled with Pascal & Fortran years ago. I bought this to have a look what C++ was about and was not disappointed. A very well written, easy to understand book written by someone who clearly knows where the pitfalls are, guiding the reader around some difficult stuff with apparent ease. Whilst it doesn't cover serious code, and doesn't purport to, it allows the reader to feel confident enough to broaden their library with an advanced book without fear of wasting money on unintellible rubbish. Excellent - four stars.
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Mike Howard
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2015
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Okay, not the best
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bookmarker
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2015
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More for the novice.
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