C++: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Schildt, Herbert

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ISBN 10: 0072194677 ISBN 13: 9780072194678

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2002

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Learn C++ programming fundamentals from the world’s leading programming author Herb Schildt. Filled with easy-to-follow tutorials and hands-on examples, this book covers all key topics and will help you write practical, real-world programs.

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From the Back Cover:

Essential Skills for First-Time Programmers

Expert programming author Herb Schildt has created the ultimate guide to C++, the language of choice for high-performance software. This easy-to-follow guide covers all core C++ concepts, including control statements, data types, arrays, strings, classes, objects, and functions. You'll then move on to overloading, exception handling, inheritance, virtual functions, polymorphism, and I/O. Coverage of some of C++'s most advanced features, such as templates, is also included. Start programming in C++ the right way with this authoritative, step-by-step guide.

This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:

-Modules Each concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
-Goals Each module opens with the specific skills you'll have by the end of the module
-Ask the Expert Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
-1-Minute Drills Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
-Annotated Syntax Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
-Projects Exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
-Mastery Checks End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions

About the Author:

Herbert Schildt is a world leading programming author. He is an authority on the C, C++, Java, and C# programming languages, and a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the author of numerous best sellers including C: The Complete Reference, Java 2: The Complete Reference, Java 2: A Beginner's Guide, C#: A Beginner's Guide, and many more. Schildt holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois.

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