Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Davis, Stephen R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470617977 ISBN 13: 9780470617977

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010

Synopsis

An ideal starting point to get a strong grasp of the fundamentals of C++

C++ is an object–oriented programming language commonly adopted by would–be programmers. This book explores the basic development concepts and techniques of C++ and explains the "how" and "why" of C++ programming from the ground up.

You′ll discover what goes into creating a program, as well as how to put the various pieces together, deal with standard programming challenges, handle debugging, and make it all work.

• Details the basics of C++ programming and explores the "how" and "why" of this object–oriented language
• Addresses the various components that go into creating a program with C++
• Walks you through common challenges of C++ programming

Assuming no prior experience, Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies is a fun and friendly guide to learning the C++ language.

Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen R. Davis is a programmer and the bestselling author of several books on the C languages, including C# For Dummies, C++ Weekend Crash Course, and all editions of C++ For Dummies. He currently works for L–3 Communications in the area of Homeland Defense.

From the Back Cover

Here′s programming made easy (and fun!) with this guide to the popular C++ language

So you′re dreaming of the exciting life of a programmer? You can make it happen with this book! Even if you barely know what programming is, you can learn to "speak" the C++ language, install and use the compiler, work with loops, understand objects and classes, get rid of bugs, and write real programs that work. It′s all in these pages!

• How the thing thinks understand what a computer needs to work, what an algorithm is, and how programming languages function

• Tools of the trade install Code::Blocks, use the integrated development environment, and write your first program

• Express yourself learn to write simple expressions, declare integer variables, and make decisions within a program

• Love loops use loops and functions, divide your code into modules, eliminate bugs, and master the C++ pointer

• Think objectively grasp object–oriented programming concepts and work with classes and objects

Open the book and find:

• What a programming language must do

• How to work with integer expressions and character expressions

• Tips for keeping errors out of your code

• Four essential parts of a loop

• Different numerical variable types

• Why C++ pointers are important

• How to use constructors and destructors

• Advanced language features you′ll want to know

Learn to:

• Think like a programmer and understand how C++ works

• Create programs and get bugs out of your code

• Master basic development concepts and techniques in C++

Find source code from the book and the Code::Blocks C++ compiler on the companion CD–ROM

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470617977
• ISBN 13: 9780470617977
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 456