- Paperback: 640 pages
- Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (16 July 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0201548488
- ISBN-13: 978-0201548488
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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Third Edition now available! C++ Primer was widely regarded as the most effective introduction to the C++ programming language. The new edition covers C++ as reflected in its latest release, Release 3.0, and the ANSI base document, The Annotated C++ Reference Manual, by Ellis and Stroustrup. As a leading member of the team working on the implementation of Realease 3.0, Lippman provides invaluable insights into the new language features. The most important new addition to the C++ language is the template facility, a feature that facilitates the development of extensive class and algorithmic libraries. Lippman provides comprehensive coverage of this new feature, including a rich variety of examples showing how templates can be used effectively. Features *Includes a new chapter on object-oriented design, using as an example the implementation of a template facility in a C++ compiler. *Covers exception handling, now a formal part of the C++ language. *Discusses the differences betweeen the Realease 2.0 and Release 3.0 language definition. C++ PRIMER, SECOND EDITION is useful both as a learning tool and as a reference to C++. It assumes only an understanding of the basic constructs of a programming language. Experienced programmers will appreciate the comprehensive coverage of language features recently introduced into C++. Visit the ftp site for the book 0201548488B04062001
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C++ Primer was widely regarded as the most effective introduction to the C++ programming language. The new edition covers C++ as reflected in its latest release, Release 3.0, and the ANSI base document, The Annotated C++ Reference Manual, by Ellis and Stroustrup. As a leading member of the team working on the implementation of Realease 3.0, Lippman provides invaluable insights into the new language features.
The most important new addition to the C++ language is the template facility, a feature that facilitates the development of extensive class and algorithmic libraries. Lippman provides comprehensive coverage of this new feature, including a rich variety of examples showing how templates can be used effectively.
Features- Includes a new chapter on object-oriented design, using as an example the implementation of a template facility in a C++ compiler.
- Covers exception handling, now a formal part of the C++ language.
- Discusses the differences betweeen the Realease 2.0 and Release 3.0 language definition.
C++ PRIMER, SECOND EDITION is useful both as a learning tool and as a reference to C++. It assumes only an understanding of the basic constructs of a programming language. Experienced programmers will appreciate the comprehensive coverage of language features recently introduced into C++.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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
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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!
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Easy to follow introduction
The defining feature of "C++ Primer" is the meticulous, logical presentation that leaves no room for confusion. Read more
Published on 28 May 2007 by Laitinen Aapo
Good detailled explanation of modern C++ for intermediate level...
This a largely an excellent book, let down by poor examples (would have been five stars if the authors had chosen one or two realistic projects and developed them from the ground... Read more
Published on 18 July 2006 by Mr. D. M. Crathern
Definitely it is not what one expects it to be...
I would expect this book to be a tutorial, a good initial course for C++ but I found it to be disappointing. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2003 by Paulo Jorge Matos
Definitely not a Primer.
Definitely not for beginners (not an original comment), would put you off C++ from word go! There are much better C++ tutorials (Scott Meyers Effective C++ being the best examples... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2001
Great Tutorial, not a complete reference.
I have been programming in C++ since MSVC 1.0 and some Simula before that, still there has been a lot I have not bothered to learn. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 1999
This book is for people who already know C.
I wish books like this would just state somewhere, "Hey, this book is for people who already know C. Don't buy this if you're a beginner to C or C++."
Published on 17 May 1999
Excellent for experienced C++ programmers, but no "primer"
This book is a fine choice for a 3rd or 4th C++ text in an experienced professional's library. For an audience already well acquainted with C++ and object-oriented programming... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 1998
Great, but get the next revision, 3.0
Great book, I relied on it forever and half. It has everything you could ever want in a C++ reference. Read more
Published on 4 July 1998
Classic updated
A caveat: the language version it describes is so new even the very first examples won't compile on many current compilers.
Published on 20 Jun 1998
Detailed book written in ANSI/ISO standard C++
A much awaited book - highly impressed with the detail and standardization. Lippman is an outstanding author. Read more
Published on 20 May 1998
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