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"C++ Primer is well known as one of the best books for learning C++ and is useful for C++ programmers of all skill levels. This Fourth Edition not only keeps this tradition alive, it actually improves on it."
--Steve Vinoski, Chief Engineer, Product Innovation, IONA Technologies

"The Primer really brings this large and complex language down to size."
--Justin Shaw, Senior Member of Technical Staff, Electronic Programs Division, The Aerospace Corporation

"It not only gets novices up and running early, but gets them to do so using good programming practices."
--Nevin ":-)" Liber, Senior Principal Engineer (C++ developer since 1988)

This popular tutorial introduction to standard C++ has been completely updated, reorganized, and rewritten to help programmers learn the language faster and use it in a more modern, effective way.

Just as C++ has evolved since the last edition, so has the authors' approach to teaching it. They now introduce the C++ standard library from the beginning, giving readers the means to write useful programs without first having to master every language detail. Highlighting today's best practices, they show how to write programs that are safe, can be built quickly, and yet offer outstanding performance. Examples that take advantage of the library, and explain the features of C++, also show how to make the best use of the language. As in its previous editions, the book's authoritative discussion of fundamental C++ concepts and techniques makes it a valuable resource even for more experienced programmers.

Program Faster and More Effectively with This Rewritten Classic

Restructured for quicker learning, using the C++ standard library
Updated to teach the most current programming styles and program design techniques
Filled with new learning aids that emphasize important points, warn about common pitfalls, suggest good programming practices, and provide general usage tips
Complete with exercises that reinforce skills learned
Authoritative and comprehensive in its coverage

The source code for the book's extended examples is available on the Web at the address below.

www.awprofessional.com/cpp_primer

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"The Primer really brings this large and complex language down to size."
--Justin Shaw, Senior Member of Technical Staff, Electronic Programs Division, The Aerospace Corporation

"It not only gets novices up and running early, but gets them to do so using good programming practices."
--Nevin ":-)" Liber, Senior Principal Engineer (C++ developer since 1988)

This popular tutorial introduction to standard C++ has been completely updated, reorganized, and rewritten to help programmers learn the language faster and use it in a more modern, effective way.

Program Faster and More Effectively with This Rewritten Classic

Restructured for quicker learning, using the C++ standard library
Updated to teach the most current programming styles and program design techniques
Filled with new learning aids that emphasize important points, warn about common pitfalls, suggest good programming practices, and provide general usage tips
Complete with exercises that reinforce skills learned
Authoritative and comprehensive in its coverage

The source code for the book's extended examples is available on the Web at the address below.

www.awprofessional.com/cpp_primer

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

The best intermediate level book available, 4 Sep 1999

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If you're serious about the language then you'll want to read this book, probably side by side with Stroustrup. It is the best intermediate level book available, and these two books are sufficient to give you a thorough grounding. Some caveats:

1. Not for beginners. Get an introductory text from Deitel and Deitel, or Robert Lafore.

2. It is disorganised. But you need to take into account that this book is not meant to be skimmed over in a weekend, like most programming texts. You're meant to sit down and go through this book thoroughly, over weeks and months if needs be. Take notes as you go.

3. Get a copy of the answers book. The exercises are very good and are not put there for filler. Write code.

4. There's no getting away from the fact that C++ is a complicated and difficult language. This book acknowledges that; some many others don't and will waste your time and money as a result. It will get you to an adequate level if you invest the time.

5. Despite it's lack of structure, the authors approach the language in a very clear and logical manner, which is the kind of mindset that anyone I have ever come into contact with who was really proficient at C++ has had.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Very informative, but disorganized 9 Nov 1998

An extremely informative book, in fact far more informative than C++ for dummies and Learn C++ in 21days. I would not recommend it as a refernce as the topics are not well organized. Beginners should read something else first as this book is quite technical. But if you know C programming or any other OOP language, this book beats every other C++ book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

The best book on c++ 24 Aug 1999

Everyone who programs in c++ should own a copy of this book. The reasons the layout of the book do seem strange to some is due to the changes in the language over the past few years. Topics such as the STL that used to be introduced as an add on in chapter 32 in most books are now at the heart of the language and hence are introduced at the start of this book. To understand modern C++ you really need to grasp these concepts. The examples are concise, well written and appropriate. A must buy!