Best C++ Book?
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Based on the types of languages you say you have used so far then I think you would be best to spend some time with C before tackling C++ (and therefore the K&R book would be best). I'm sure others can suggest good "intro to c++" type books if you plan to dive right in.
For what it's worth, I had an older edition of this book and found it to be good:
http://www.amazon.com/C-Complete-Reference-Herbert-Schildt/dp/0072226803/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_a
For what it's worth, I had an older edition of this book and found it to be good:
http://www.amazon.com/C-Complete-Reference-Herbert-Schildt/dp/0072226803/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_a
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Have you ever done any object oriented programming, or know any object oriented theory? If not an object oriented theory book with the examples in C++ may be advantageous. . .
Unfortunately I can't recommend any though as I don't program C++!
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Although here is a free one that I know of, dunno how good it is though:
http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/ThinkingInCPP2e.html
Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't VB .Net is an OOP?!
Soldato
Yeah VB.Net is.
You could get the book they used over at gamedev and follow along with there workshop -
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/forum.asp?forum_id=76
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/forum.asp?forum_id=76
Yes it is, but taking into account the other programming languages that you have listed, I found it possible that you may have used VB.NET in order to write semi-procedural (or chose it even because you thought it would be like vb6 if you had used it?).
If I asked you what classes and objects were, what inheritance does, and how polymorphism works, would you be able to answer, or would such a question lose you?
It's possible to bodge together a program in an OO language and not really know what is going on or how to properly architect software in an OO manner. My question was really only to help ascertain whether or not you needed a book that included OO theory as well as C++ issues. i.e. a book that did a lot of OO theory would likely annoy someone who just wanted to know "how is this done in C++, what are the pitfalls here, why don't you do this, can I do that, etc".
Does that make more sense now?
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I disagree. I work with people who've moved to c++ from C, and some who've come into the language with no prior experience - the latter are *all* better c++ developers. Less baggage, and less bad habits to 'unlearn'.
As for the OP's questions, you cant go wrong with this for the language's ethos and basic syntax:
http://www.amazon.com/C++-Programmi...bs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199098996&sr=1-2
and this for learning the STL (a must for any serious developer):
http://www.amazon.com/C++-Standard-...bs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199098996&sr=1-3
Once you get the basics, look at Scott Meye'rs books to take you to the next level.
I think your argument is too simplistic. In reality there are many factors to consider when deciding this. However none of this helps with the OPs question and so it probably isn't worth debating (I suspect the OP will just dive into c++ anyway)!
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Seems like you are focused more on the web development side of languages. Do you want to learn C++ for a specific reason? C# would be my preference to learn for web development language.
Caporegime
It's hard to say without knowing how much you know already; Bjarne's The C++ Programming Language remains a classic, and should be in every programmer's library - but unless your already a highly competent programmer, it's going to be a hard book to learn from.
I'd probably recommend Learn C++ in 21 days as a good starting point for most programmers. If your serious about continuing from there, Effective C++ should be next on your list of purchases.
I'd probably recommend Learn C++ in 21 days as a good starting point for most programmers. If your serious about continuing from there, Effective C++ should be next on your list of purchases.
I would agree with this as you already have vb.net experience why not go down the C# route. Its completely OOP more than C++ and improves on a lot of the C++ pitfalls. C# syntax is similar to java and C++ so will be prepared if you decided to take the plunge
a lot of large developers are making the switch to .NET - Autodesk (Autocad etc) is the one I'm familiar with. Though microsoft are giving incentives for companies to do this
Of course C++ is cross platform and gives an efficiency advantage which is suppposed to be important for game design. But I believe C# for linux is being worked on and .Net is getting better all the time.
Yes I want to start developing applications for Aros.
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I'd recommend Deitel's C++ How to Program. The book is very easy to follow and you don't need any prior knowledge of C.
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I will recommend C++ books of S.chand publications written by Balgorswami.
There is also this OU course - worth 30 points. You may be to late for this year though as it starts this month. It has good reviews.
http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01MT262
All the other OU programming courses use Java.
http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01MT262
All the other OU programming courses use Java.