C++ Newbie Books

[Killer1nstinct]

Hey Guys,
Need some help. Conned my way into a Programming II class in High School (told teacher I knew C already, but I know no programming language whatsoever, other then a little TrueBASIC... ha!) I like diving in the deep end and working my way out, but anyways... the book that we're supplied with is "C++ How To Program" by H.M. Deitel/P.J. Deitel. Was wondering if you guys can maybe recommend some better books for a newbie programmer based on C++. Thanks to all who reply.


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Daniel Stehm

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[Strogian]

Originally posted by Killer1nstinct:
Hey Guys,
(told teacher I knew C already, but I know no programming language whatsoever, other then a little TrueBASIC... ha!)

Uh... Why would you ever want to do that? Do you have something against C, or something?

[bryce777]

They don't get much easier than the deitel&Deitel books.

For a good reference/semi-tutorial try C++:The Complete Reference by Schildt.

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[Killer1nstinct]

Any other books perhaps in the Dietel and Dietel series (sp?) for C++ that may be better? Cmon guys, know there must be at least one other good C++ alternative?

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Daniel Stehm

Killer1nstinct
Proud Linux Hippy!

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[Sohgin]

What exactly do you not like about the D&D? It might help determine what kind of book you need.

[Killer1nstinct]

Originally posted by Sohgin:
What exactly do you not like about the D&D? It might help determine what kind of book you need.

Not quite sure to be honest, just really dont care for the way they present things in the book. Dont get me wrong, Im not expecting things to be easy or anything, but thought maybe alot of information is thrown at you per chapter and things in the Self Exercise (end of chapter) has things really not covered in the chapter it pertains too (even our teacher has complained of this with this particular book). Was thinking about maybe trying Ivor Horton's Begining C++, but wanted to get a feel for what others with not much experience learned C++ with. Thanks.


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Daniel Stehm

Killer1nstinct
Proud Linux Hippy!

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[Killer1nstinct]

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Daniel Stehm

Killer1nstinct
Proud Linux Hippy!

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[Killer1nstinct]

hrmm... didnt realize there is a new version of Deitel and Deitel's C++ How To Program (we're using the 2nd ed. i believe). Anyone have the 3rd ed. and care to comment on it? Thanks...

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[biosx]

It's your fault for being lame and pretending to know something you don't

Well, D&D are well known books and are very respected. I think I have the same book as you, actually. However I don't mainly program C++. Just bought it for when I get really into it later on.

Anyway, you should look at the Oreilly books. Try checking out 'Practical C++ Programming' published by Oreilly.

If you are having trouble with just the general programming aspect of C++ (i.e. the basics) then I suggest this to you.. Althought it might be odd, but go to Barnes & Noble and get a copy of "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan and Ritchie. This book really taught me everything about C and general programming. This book is very widely known and respected. It won't be that hard to read this book cover to cover (272 pages including index). Once you read through this book, you will know ANSI C but you will have the understanding for basic C++.

C++ is C just with OOP stuff like Classes, Objects, etc and different style and libraries. It's up to you. It's not really a 'smart' choice, but C is really small and easy to learn in a week or two. So it could help.

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