If you are writing production D code, this is the book to own. In a age where documentation is often an after thought, Programming in D really stands out. Every section is meticulously ordered and builds logically from simple concepts to more complex forms. It doesn't try to impress the reader with complex sentence structure or vocabulary, but instead aims to explain all D concepts as simply and thoroughly as possible. Because of this, "Programming in D" would probably be a reasonable purchase for non-native English speakers as well.
At over 700 pages, it's not a short text. Initially I was a bit worried about it's size. Other 600+ page "door stops" that I've seen have been filled with long opinion sections or narrative descriptions that distracted from the task at hand. Programming in D is, thankfully, the complete opposite. The book is long only because D has many features and Ali wants to explain them all, carefully.
If you're new to D, get this reference. You'll be a much more relaxed programmer.
Also, I'd recommend getting a paper copy instead of just using the online version. It supports the author, saves your screen space for code, and gives your eyes a different focal point from time to time.
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Content is superb but the build quality of the book is questionable
The rating reflects the content of the book only.The books is handy resource to have around and coming from C its a great book to learn D. Very clear explanations and useful in learning D.Now to the build quality of the book.I must say it's a very attractive book but the glue holding the book together is questionable. I owned this book for one week and the middle of the book is already splitting apart. Like another reviewer suggest, I wish they offered a hardcover version since they usually are built better and last longer. I won't knock stars down from the rating since the content is great but wish they built it better.
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The books is handy resource to have around and coming from C its a great book to learn D. Very clear explanations and useful in learning D.
Now to the build quality of the book.
I must say it's a very attractive book but the glue holding the book together is questionable. I owned this book for one week and the middle of the book is already splitting apart. Like another reviewer suggest, I wish they offered a hardcover version since they usually are built better and last longer. I won't knock stars down from the rating since the content is great but wish they built it better.
Content is superb but the build quality of the book is questionable
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The rating reflects the content of the book only.Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2016
The books is handy resource to have around and coming from C its a great book to learn D. Very clear explanations and useful in learning D.
Now to the build quality of the book.
I must say it's a very attractive book but the glue holding the book together is questionable. I owned this book for one week and the middle of the book is already splitting apart. Like another reviewer suggest, I wish they offered a hardcover version since they usually are built better and last longer. I won't knock stars down from the rating since the content is great but wish they built it better.
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