C++ For Dummies - Softcover

You too can program! Here′s your step–by–step guide to the C++ language, including C++ 2009 C++ is still the standard for object–oriented languages, and this friendly guide covers everything you need to know and nothing you don′t. It starts at the beginning, so you learn the basics of programming and C++ first. It′s full of examples to show you how things work, and it even explains "why," so you understand how the pieces fit together. On good terms — learn programming lingo and what terms like object–oriented, compiler, and executable mean, so you can write a program right away Bundle up — see how to bundle sections of your code into modules that can be reused in different programs Class time — work with features of object–oriented programming such as classes, constructors, and destructors Let your heir down — discover how the concept of inheritance is the key to effective C++ programming A new assignment — work with assignment operators, streaming I/O, and other more advanced concepts Bonus CD Includes The CodeBlocks development environment A full–service GNU C++ compiler All source code from the book Please see the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements. Open the book and find: What object–oriented programming means How statements and expressions are used in programming How to work with strings What pointers are and how to use them How to grasp abstract classes How inheritance works Some advanced features new to C++ Ten ways to avoid adding bugs to your programs

C++ remains one of the most widely used programming languages, with an estimated 4 million programmers, and more joining all the time. The new version is the most complete overhaul to the ANSI standard in several years; the new version will make C++ programming easier to learn and more efficient, and will include newer, more comprehensive libraries. This popular guide starts at the beginning so readers can grasp C++ from the ground up; beginners can become functional programmers quickly, and intermediate readers can fine-tune their skills. It offers CD-ROM that includes bonus chapters, all the code from the book, and the new C++ compiler.