Debugging C++: Troubleshooting for Programmers

by Chris H. Pappas (Author, Conductor), William H. Murray (Author)

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-- Troubleshooting reference for the C++ programmer.
-- Stands alone and can be paired with other Debugging titles covering Java, ASP, and other technologies.
-- Filled with solutions to common and fare bugs.
-- Proactive focus helps developers identify bad coding habits and adopt strategies to build

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Prevent problematic code and fix bugs with help from the expert techniques and strategies found in this unique resource. Debugging C++ shows you how to recognize and stamp out common and little-known code bugs quickly and easily. You'll get complete coverage of procedure-oriented and object-oriented debugging. And there's more--learn how to debug STL and Windows applications also developed with the MFC. Software bugs cause chaos and downtime which can result in lost revenue. Save the day! Use the real-world solutions offered in this handbook to prevent bugs from crippling your company's systems.

Optimize your code with the compiler
Investigate logical and syntactical errors
Debug code in the procedure-oriented environment-at the command line and in Windows
Locate, analyze, and repair object-oriented code errors at the command line and in the Microsoft Foundation Class (FMC) Library
Handle Standard Template Library (SQL) code debugging
Work with DLLs and fix ActiveX and COM errors

About the Author

Chris Pappas (Binhamtom, NY) and William Murray, III (Montose, PA) are professors of computer science at the B.C.C. campus of the S.U.N.Y. system in Binhamton, NY. They have co-authored over four dozen books on such programming topics as assembly language, Visual Basic, C and C++, HTML, Visual J++, Java, JavaScript, Microsoft Foundation Class Library, OS/2 Standard Template Library, Windows

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill Companies (April 21, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 523 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0072125195
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0072125191
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.04 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.1 x 9.25 inches

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alkmaar

Outdated before it hit the shelf six years ago

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2006

* The price for a used one (currently $1/copy) tells you the story.
* They didn't know what they were talking about when it came to STL.
* Lots of outdated, smelly, crappy code in the book.
* Forget it.

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Gerry Maddon

Beyond me

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2002

I am fairly new to C++ programming. I bought the authors book, Visual C++ 6 and have been working throught that book. That book was excellant, and I wrote a review for it.
This book is really beyond my present capabilities. I gave it a high rating because I can understand what the authors are trying to impart in terms of writing code and finding problems. It is just that I'm not writing that kind of code yet.
What I really liked about the book is the presentation style. They seem to be taking real life problems (see parts that refer to student problems) and showing you how to find solutions.

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t.a.

Should have been titled Debugging Windows code

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2000

The title suggests that this is a c++ book. It is not. More than half the text is devoted to MFCs, DLLs, and other microsoft platform and tools specific issues. In fact, perhaps only 2-3 of the chapters can be said to be actually dealing with the c++ language. And the information provided there is pretty generic. "debug your code, not stroustrup's". Well, thank you. For users more advanced on MFCs and the like, it may be of use, but for students of C++, money is better spent elsewhere.

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Liz Sable

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2000

I should have given this five stars - but nothing is perfect. First, the cover of this book is great! It is colorful, eye catching and just plain neat. A bug on a debugging book - how unique.
I got this book in the college bookstore because I am having trouble writing good C++ programs. While I'm not into Windows programming YET, the other material I have already used - cool. Who ever wrote this book (Papas and Murray) did a really good job explaining the kind of stuff I'm having problems with. I think it is kind of neat that they take a problem or two in a program and then go after it with whatever tools you can use. Some of there problems are from their college courses that they teach.

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Fred Goldblot

By By Bug

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2002

I have programmed in C for 5 years and now C++ for 4 years. I make my living at this. I have run into some really nasty bugs.
I bought this book with the hopes that it could help me out with a numeric precision problem I was having on a project. The book did just that!
Using an example in the book, I located the problem then took the steps to fix it. Killed that bug!
The book is well worth the money if it helps you locate just one problem!

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Richard Sternberg

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2000

I have taken over five C++ classes from introductory to advanced. None of those classes ever taught me the essential information contained in this book.
It is great, but it is not a book to be taken lightly. You have to get into Chapter 1 and stay with it to the end. When you get there you won't regret the journey.
One of the best books these authors have done!!!!!

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Shane Ragone

It's about time.

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2000

Finally, a thorough book on the use of Visual C++'s Debugger. This book will take you through the essentials of optimization, debugging inline assembly code, dealing with MFC, and goes on to discuss repairing errors in STL code. If you want to get the most out of the debugger in Visual C++, you must have this book!

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Geoffrey Nuegle

Debugging made easy

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2002

Man - I couldn't figure this stuff out till I got this book. It shows how to do really hard debugging stuff with one or two computers. Kewl.

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