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Heres my situation :)
I know a good deal of pacal/Delphi and want to move into C++
My intention is to go right into c++ w/o learning C first.
From what i have read on boards hear it seems i should look for a book that will teach me about non OOP things for C++ then the OOP stuff.
If you have some siggested books i'd love to hear why you think they would be a good read/buy on the subject of what i have said :)
thanks
Accelerated C++ is good as it goes straight into correct modern C++ programming without any bad habits. The C++ Programming Language is of course the bible, and authoritative in every way. A really good intro that I like is Practical C++ by Mark Terribile, it's older, but still relevant and very good.
I'll look into thosew. Just dug up old book i bought ages ago, back befoe i had time to sit down and learn new language.
Called Jamsa's C/C++/C# programers Bible. ever heard of :D
Again thanks for suggestions
I have the C/C++ programmers bible, it's crap. :) Not only is it highly DOS based, the code is rarely correct and often dangerous. Want to buy my copy? I'm trying to get rid of it. ;)
hmm once i have nuff to get my laptop i guess i'll invest in some books :D
Ivor Horton's Beginning C++
knowing delphi you will be familiar with OOP concepts so its just a case of learning syntax. The books mentioned above are good. So are these.
thinking in c++ by bruce eckel freely available at his site. google for it.
Anything by Scott meyers.
Anything by herb sutter.
The standard library by Jossutis.
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thinking in c++ by bruce eckel freely available at his site. google for it.
Wow thanks, checking out that Ebook right now.
I'm making a list an i plan to look into the books mentioned here
Thanks a ton hehe
Donīt forget C++ Primer by Lippman (donīt use it as your first book). The only downside with the book is that it doesnīt cover STL as much as you want. For a STL book go for The C++ Standard Library: A Tutorial and Reference by Nicolai M. Josuttis.
Iīve heard that C++ How to program by Deitel are a good "newbi" book (havenīt read it) with a lot of example codes.
That should get you started.
Thanks again for all the suggestions. now till next paycheck.
Mainly my aim is to learn as much C++ as posible before next january, as i'll be entering my college computer sicence course then < i loose a semester to gain math i need for it>
Delphi was fun but something is telling me its time for C++ :)
Once you're comfortable with C++, I'd definitely go for Stroustrup's The C++ Programming Language . Its not a beginning book, but it is very good, and comprehensive. In addition to the language itself, it covers STL rather extensively, and design.
Is there nothing better then a good book :)
My first purchase is a lappy, then some nice books. This summer maybe i'll actualy get a None moniter induced tan hehe
DO NOT buy any programming books published by Sams Publishing...meaning anything that says "Learn C++ in 24 hours" or "Learn C++ in 21 hours." They are crap.
For those that care :P reading thinking in c++ by bruce eckel, very good thus far.
hehe thanks :D i must say that anyoen who dreams of being able to learn to program in 24 days. or even 24 weeks is truly a fool.. Ok so you can program something, but is it usefull? how does it work, have you learned the reasosn the thing works or have you just memorized commands... :D
I never understood why anybody would buy "Learn C++ in 21 Days" when you can buy "Learn C++ in 10 Minutes" and party for the other 20 days.
I think Jesse Liberty should get some kind of award for incompetence at the yearly C++ awards banquet.
I have "Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days" by Jesse Liberty, and in my opinion it is an excellent beginning self-study book!
To me, it seemed clearly written and easy to follow. It is well organized, and the format with questions and exercises at the end of each chapter (with answers/solutions in the back) provides some structure, which was helpful to me.
I think it actually took me about 2 months to work-through the book. (I hand-typed in all the examples... You can download them, but I wanted to practice the syntax.)
Surprisingly, it makes a handy reference book too. Its incomplete (most C++ books are). But I always look there first, because if the answer is in there, it will be easy to find, and easy to understand.
Right! There is no need to learn C first.Quote:
My intention is to go right into c++ w/o learning C first.
all coll..
i picked up accelerated C++ today. gona set to reading it tonight... Problem is i also picked up Book ten of the wheel of time... :D