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C/C++ Programmer's Reference 2nd ed. Edition

by Herbert Schildt (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 46 ratings
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Essential programming tips at your fingertips! This handy programmer's reference provides quick access to syntax, functions, classes, methods, as well as the Standard Template Library (STL). The book covers ANSI/ISO Standard C and C++, including the new C99 standard.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0072127066
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0072127065
  3. Edition
    2nd ed.
  4. Publisher
    McGraw-Hill Professional
  5. Publication date
    June 27, 2000
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    5.63 x 0.94 x 8.75 inches
  8. Print length
    416 pages
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C/C++ Essentials and Syntax on One Handy Reference!

Get a wealth of core C/C++ information in this well-organized fingertip reference. Herbert Schildt, the world's leading programming author, has revised his perennial best-seller to reflect the latest information on ANSI/ISO Standard C and C++, including C99, the new standard for C. Inside, you'll find clear explanations of all C and C++ programming syntax, keywords, commands, functions, and class libraries. No programmer can remember the precise syntax of every C/C++ element--now you don't have to because it's all here. With this quick-access guide on hand, you'll be able to implement efficient solutions to all of your programming challenges rapidly. Essential C/C++ syntax, keywords, classes, commands, and functions Full coverage of both C and C++, including the new C99 Standard Packed with programming tips to help speed your work

About the Author

Herb Schildt (Mahomet, IL) is a leading authority on C and C++ and a best-selling author whose books have sold more than 2 million copies. His acclaimed C and C++ books include Teach Yourself C, C++ from the Ground Up, C++: The Complete Reference, Java Programmer's Reference, STL Programming from the Ground Up, Windows 98 Programming from the Ground Up, and co-author of C/C++ Annotated Archives.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill Professional; 2nd ed. edition (June 27, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0072127066
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0072127065
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.63 x 0.94 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 46 ratings

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Herbert Schildt

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Called "one of the world's foremost authors of books about programming" by International Developer magazine, best-selling author Herbert Schildt has written about programming for over three decades. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been widely translated. Featured as one of the rock star programmers in Ed Burns' book "Secrets of the Rock Star Programmers", Schildt is interested in all facets of computing, but his primary focus is computer languages. He is the author of numerous books on Java, C, C++, and C#. Schildt holds BA and MCS degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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dondo
5.0 out of 5 stars Damn close to perfect reference book
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2003
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As an experienced programmer, this book is simply ideal for me. Whether to remind me of the ordering of parameters to functions or to recall the subtleties of using the STL, it's all there.
The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, has an excellent index, and is well organized -- it can be meaningfully browsed end to end, an extraordinary accomplishment. Mr. Schildt describes each entry concisely, thoroughly, and in a completely readable way. Consider for example the following description of the "static" keyword:
"static is a data type modifier that creates permanent storage for the local variable that it precedes. This enables the specified variable to maintain its value between function calls, for example.
"static can also be used to declare global variables. In this case, it limits the scope of the variable that it modifies to the file in which it is declared.
"In C++, when static is used on a class data member, it causes only one copy of that member to be shared by all objects of its class."
That is without compare the cleanest description of the keyword I've ever seen. This is a typical entry; it's all there, with enough detail that I recall exactly what is going on.
I am amused by the various bad reviews which complain that this is not a "complete" reference. It is exactly the judicious editing and concision which makes this so useful to me. My only complaint is in fact the opposite; that in some cases it goes into too much detail. There are sporadic "Programming Tips" scattered throughout, and I find each of these to be a waste of time in a reference text. These would seem more appropriate in an introductory text.
In short, this is an extremely useful reference for the experienced developer.
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ItzZero
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2012
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This book is great - compact and concise. As others have said, this is not a book to teach you C/C++, but a handy reference for use while generating code. I wish I had purchased this during my first programming class, it would have saved a substantially amount of time spent thumbing through my 900+ page C++ textbook.
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Andy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the quick lookup, bad for learning the langauge
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2010
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I bought Herb Schildt's C++ the Complete Reference (3rd Edition) ten years ago as a freshman computer science student. The binding finally gave up the ghost in more than a few places last month and I think it needs to be put out to pasture. I bought this book thinking I'm a little older and (arguably) wiser now and maybe could get by with a slimmer reference book. So far this book has been perfect. This is much more of a C reference than I was expecting but I don't think that is a bad thing (I finally learned why restrict keeps showing up in my man pages!). The book certainly has C++ chops as well. For now I feel comfortable using this instead of my Complete Reference, perhaps I'll upgrade when (if?) the 0x standard finally comes out. This book is for the experienced programmer. If you are new to the languages or only have a couple of years under your belt, the Complete Reference version is the way to go. Some reviewers chastise this book for its lack of detail, perhaps they would be better served by the Complete Reference. And finally, this isn't an STL reference; it's a core language reference. There are better options for that sort of thing.
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Zarium
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2015
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Best C++ short reference I can find, hands down.
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016
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Handy to have!
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Joseph Sewell
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quick reference
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 1999
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This is Schildt's "C Pocket Reference," "the next generation." He covers more here than he did in the Pocket Reference editions, adding C++ in there. It's not a tutorial, but it's not intended to be. It's a quick reference, and for that, it's organized well.
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Ermenegildo
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2016
Very good book.
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Brett R. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Programmers **QUICK** Reference Out There (not a complete reference)
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2007
What this book IS:
1. A *very*quick* reference for people that already know how to program in C/C++
2. The smallest and most useful reference you'll have on your desk.

What this book IS NOT:
1. How to program in C/C++
2. OOP Patterns Reference
3. In-depth C/C++ reference
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Dave O
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2017
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just the job.
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Carl Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Old Times
Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2013
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I consider this to be the most powerful book on my shelf. I have owned it before but this is so much more than just owning it, it really shines in my library.
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Adam D
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2015
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This was a great book, but needs to be updated for C++11.
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Mr A Doswell
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2014
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