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Can anyone reccomend any good C++ books (available on amazon preferably). Im not a total newb (I know java, php and vb.net), i just dont know that particular language that well.
A book which covers data structures and concepts too would be beneficial, as im on a comp/sci course atm, and i want to get a head start on next years stuff.
A book which covers data structures and concepts too would be beneficial, as im on a comp/sci course atm, and i want to get a head start on next years stuff.
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I learned C++ 5 years ago from Accelerated C++ by Koenig and Moo. It's pretty good, and gets you introduced to the language relatively quickly (it's not a really thick book).
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Well, some mod you are! Don't you see the sticky thread at the top about books? 
A good many of the first shown when you search Amazon look like good prospects, like #4 - C++ for Dummies.
#8 - Starting out with C++, Gaddis is the one I use in my classes. Pretty well written, generally good examples (except I hate his bubble sort example), no major goofs.
ps. It also makes a great doorstop, as most of my students will attest.
A good many of the first shown when you search Amazon look like good prospects, like #4 - C++ for Dummies.
#8 - Starting out with C++, Gaddis is the one I use in my classes. Pretty well written, generally good examples (except I hate his bubble sort example), no major goofs.
ps. It also makes a great doorstop, as most of my students will attest.
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Best C++ book I've ever used: C++ Programming: From problem analysis to problem design... by Malik.
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Originally Posted by Duki 
Best C++ book I've ever used: C++ Programming: From problem analysis to problem design... by Malik.
"We Americans got so tired of being thought of as dumb by the rest of the world that we went to the polls last November and removed all doubt."
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Well, some mod you are! Don't you see the sticky thread at the top about books
I dont like the style of the "for dummies" books at all.
Accelerated C++ has good reviews, ive heard it mentioned before too. I think im gonna see if i can loan it from the libary.
"Starting Out with C++: From Control Structures through Objects" seems right up my alley in terms of content. Thanks for the reccomendation, vmanes. Its rather expensive though, from amazon uk, (most computer books are 15-25 pounds, this is like 45)
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> The Complete Reference: C++ from Herb Schildt (1)
> C++ Black Book from Steven Holzner (2)
I'm not good in reviews, but I'll try to give some comments
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(1) Herb explains everything very clearly and in an understandable way + very detailed explanations, very good examples used in the book and it covers the whole C++ syntax ...
(2) This book is also a good one but sometimes it becomes difficult to understand and are there too few examples to demonstrate such an advanced topic but to learn to basics it's just a great book, it also covers the whole C++ syntax in detail and might be especially very useful as a reference ...
(Both books are written by professional C++ programmers)
> Edit:: C++ Beginner's Guide is also a very nice one (you can get a free legal ebook copy here)
> C++ Black Book from Steven Holzner (2)
I'm not good in reviews, but I'll try to give some comments
:(1) Herb explains everything very clearly and in an understandable way + very detailed explanations, very good examples used in the book and it covers the whole C++ syntax
...(2) This book is also a good one but sometimes it becomes difficult to understand and are there too few examples to demonstrate such an advanced topic
but to learn to basics it's just a great book, it also covers the whole C++ syntax in detail and might be especially very useful as a reference ...(Both books are written by professional C++ programmers)
> Edit:: C++ Beginner's Guide is also a very nice one (you can get a free legal ebook copy here)
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Sweet, but sadly im running Linux so i dont think i can view the XPS files.
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>im running Linux so i dont think i can view the XPS files.
1. Look directly below the XPS downloads, and you'll see PDF downloads.
2. FYI: http://www.artifex.com/downloads/
1. Look directly below the XPS downloads, and you'll see PDF downloads.
2. FYI: http://www.artifex.com/downloads/
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Originally Posted by jbennet
Sweet, but sadly im running Linux so i dont think i can view the XPS files.
... "Never argue with idiots, they just drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience."
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