Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies
Book DescriptionC++ 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.
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!
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++
Book Details
- Paperback: 456 pages
- Publisher: For Dummies; Pap/Cdr edition (August, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470617977
- ISBN-13: 978-0470617977
- File Size: 6.7 MiB
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