Sams Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a Day (6th Edition) |  | Authors: Jesse Liberty, Siddhartha Rao, Bradley L. Jones
Publisher: Sams
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ISBN: 0672329417
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
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Publication Date: July 18, 2008
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Sams Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a Day Jesse Liberty Siddhartha Rao Bradley Jones The Sixth Edition of Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days More than 250,000 sold! In just one hour a day, you’ll have all the skills you need to begin programming in C++. With this complete tutorial, you’ll quickly master the basics and then move on to more advanced features and concepts: - Master the fundamentals of C++ and object-oriented programming
- Learn some of the more advanced features of C++
- Learn the Standard Template Library and the containers and algorithms used in most real-world C++ applications
- Learn how to build effective programs in C++ with hands-on exercises
- Get expert tips on implementing C++ in the corporate environment
Learn on your own time, at your own pace - No previous programming experience required
- Learn C++ and object-oriented design, programming, and analysis
- Write fast and powerful C++ programs, compile the source code, and create executable files
- Understand the latest ANSI standard
- Use the Standard Template Library’s algorithms and containers to write feature-rich yet stable C++ applications
- Develop sophisticated programming techniques with functions, arrays, variables, and smart pointers
- Learn to expand your program’s power with inheritance and polymorphism
- Master the features of C++ by learning from programming experts
- Works with all ANSI C++ compilers
Jesse Liberty is the author of numerous books on software development, including best-selling titles on C++ and .NET. He is the president of Liberty Associates, Inc., where he provides custom programming, consulting, and training. Siddhartha Rao, Microsoft MVP for Visual C++, has experience in programming driver and application software using C++. He is an expert in the Windows programming arena and works for a German software giant. He also moderates CodeGuru.com, a vibrant online programming community. Bradley Jones, Microsoft MVP for Visual C++, runs a number of software development sites including Developer.com, CodeGuru.com, DevX, VBForums, Gamelan, and other JupiterWeb-owned sites. Category: Programming Covers: C++ User Level: Beginning–Intermediate Register your book at informit.com/register for access to source code, example files, updates, and corrections as they become available.
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 Good Book May 7, 2009
Rajeev Narayanaswamy
1. This book seems to be very clear on every minute detail which helps even a null knowledge holder about programming language to understand or interpret it better. It is really simple and easy to understand.
2. Seems just like the book from Yashwant Kanetkar titled "Let us C" or "Working with C" with much more simpler version to understand and learn to code C++.
3. I liked the concept of adding complete program along with the outputs right during the explanation of a command. This helps in interpreting the use of the command very well rather than wondering as to how to code and what might be the output, also the errors associated with that.
4. As followed in other books, this book also has the concept of giving the answers (ie. the final output - figures or number) for the workshop/quiz/exercises in the Index or the last pages of the book to verify the answers for the questions.. which is quite tedious to turn around the book and verify.. Atleast, this is my thought. I think it would be better to add all the results just after the quiz for that particular lesson in the next page rather than at the end of the book. I feel this would be more user friendly and simpler to handle the book. Ofcourse, if a person is genuine in learning the concepts or methods of coding then he would definitely not turn around the pages and sneak through it for the answers. Atleast not me in that case.
5. The keywords listed at the end for quick reference are just like tit bits which can be glanced very fast just like the way we prepare a chit with all the important points and glance through it during the exams.. I like that part.
6. If an audio CD is also included with this book, i guess it would be good. Because, if i get bored reading the book, i can switch on the computer and listen to it as well as experiment with the commands.. This is just an idea if you can use it..
7. I guess you could give a bit more clear picture about the pointer to an array versus an array of pointers.. The explanation is more or less similar to that of Yashwant Kanetkar in one of his books named above. We as students always had a bit of confusion in understanding that concept. If you could elaborate more about it with examples or figures, it would be better. Atleast, i had read that paragraph twice or thrice to get a clear pic of it which i could achieve only after representing the sentence with the help of a figure. I feel pictorial representation gives more detailed view of what the sentence can't achieve in just one go.
8. It would be better if you could cover more about the pointers on brief if not in detail like pointers to pointers etc.. so that the reader need not refer to other books just for having an idea about different methods of using pointers or usefulness of pointers.
9. Other topics about C++ seem to be good and informative.
10. Concept of debugging methods was mentioned but if a short cut key used to debug a program like the function keys is also mentioned along with the method as to how to use it while debugging helps a lot to play around with the code. I think this could have been added to the quiz/workshop/exercise part as none of the books mention about this and we learn either with the help of a senior programmer or googling or left unlearnt. Even the lecturers wouldn't know about the key, but they mention that you can debug the code line by line. This would really be an useful tip if made a mention in the book
 nice book April 30, 2009
Shayanrafizadeh (lansing, MI USA)
i have read it and it has some really well explained examples
its really good for people who want to start programming in c++ and have no pervious experience in any programming.
it uses a nice tune explaining OOP
over all i would recommend it to anyone interested in c++
Teach yourself C++ in 1 Hour a Day March 9, 2009
Granite Yankee (New Hampshire, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I needed a book to brush up on writing C++, and this book
is exactly what I wanted. Each chapter covers a different topic,
and includes example code to follow. Sams has always been a good
source for computer programers. This book is no exception.
Even when covering familiar topics, this book provides very good
review material.
An Excellent book to step into the great world of C++ programming March 1, 2009
Raghu Murthy
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent book for starters in C++. Its well organized and provides a time table for one hr a day session taking you from basic to advanced in a smooth flow. Each chapter covers the subjects with
-basics of what actually it means
-important points to register in memory on the topic
-Lots of notes with interesting tips-
-Sample programs with examples
-Detailed analysis of the programs
-Summary
-A work shop having interesting programs to try out
-And some points on how the program could break -
For those who use STL extensively - this book is highly recommended as it has a lot of details on STL classes, algorithms their use -is definitely a valuable part which I don't find in other C++ starter books..
Its also gives a break in terms of reading flow with a humorous angle at times and the flow of information keeps you going ....
I highly recommend this book for all those who want to start with C++ or those experienced programmers who wish to have a quick reference on any area of C++ or those who wish to dive in STL...
Surprisingly good. February 20, 2009
Maindric
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had this book for nearly a week, and I am over a week through this book. As long as you ignore the 'in One Hour a Day' promise, this book is amazing. The chapters do normally take longer than a day, but within the book, it gives really good tips from what I have seen. Here is the layout of a normal chapter:
Body:
Theory, explain what it is about, what it is used for, why use it.
Code, it shows the example in practice, and after each block of code, there is analysis section, that tells you exactly what the code has done and why.
Do's and Don't's, tells you what is best avoided, and what you should always remember.
Ending:
Summery, gives you a summery of what the chapter was about to clear it up.
Q&A, just like an FAQ, the author puts in questions and answers them.
Quiz, asks you questions over the chapter.
Exercises, the author gives you an objective and you code it out.
The quiz's answers are in the back of the book in appendix D, and one way to do the exercises is there with them.
The length of a chapter goes from anywhere from eight pages to 30+, and the book is 800+ pages with no fluff from what I read. I would recommend this book to any programming beginner. I programed in a few BASIC related languages before this, so I understood a few concepts easier, but this book is still an excellent reference for beginners.
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