The third edition of this text combines Stanley Lippman's practical experience with Josee Lajoie's inside knowledge of the ANSI/ISO Standard C++. This tutorial is rewritten to describe the features and programming usage of Standard C++. Especially useful for programmers and developers new to C++ are the many real-world programming examples that illustrate the design of generic and object-oriented programs, the use of templates, and other aspects of program design using Standard C++. In addition, the C++ Primer provides usage and efficiency guidelines where appropriate.
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This new edition of C++ Primer, a favorite choice for a first C++ book, has been greatly improved with the latest and greatest on C++, stressing the built-in language features of the C++ Standard Library. For this new version--weighing in at a massive 1,237 pages--Stanley Lippman, a well-known C++ expert, teams up with Josée Lajoie, who has helped define the C++ international language standard. The new material is excellent for programmers who want to get the most out of new and advanced features in the language.
The authors still introduce the basics of C++, including data types and pointers, but quickly move on to stress how to get the most out of the built-in features of ISO-standard C++. Throughout this book built-in support for the C++ Standard Library, such as container classes like vectors and maps, and other standard features, such as the string class, are integrated into a tried-and- proven basic-language tutorial.
The major new features of C++ (templates, name spaces, and run-time type identification) all get their due. The result is an authoritative guide to basic and advanced C++ in a clear and readable style, with plenty of short, practical examples throughout the text. The book includes exercises--some quite challenging--for every section: a perfect choice both for self-study and the classroom. --Richard Dragan
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During the last fifteen years, the power factor seems to have outperformed the complexity factor, marking the track for massive adoption of C++ in all sorts of serious application realms. Hundreds of books have been published covering every single aspect of the language, including its syntactic and semantic aspects, its effective adoption in small- and large-scale projects, and its most resounding features as well as its most worrying pitfalls. --Davide Marcato, Dr. Dobb's Electronic Review of Computer Books -- Dr. Dobb's Electronic Review of Computer Books
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.... A great book on C++,but if you are new to C++ programming language you have to start with another book.This book gives evrything about C++ Language.One speciality of this book is that
it constructs your logic in Object Oriented way.If you are a experinced C programmer and want to go for Object Oriented Programming model,this is the right & best book.It Construct your logic in Object Oriented way.Anybody who wants to become a expert in Object Oriented programming model technology ..pls read it.
it constructs your logic in Object Oriented way.If you are a experinced C programmer and want to go for Object Oriented Programming model,this is the right & best book.It Construct your logic in Object Oriented way.Anybody who wants to become a expert in Object Oriented programming model technology ..pls read it.
By Sajid Raza
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I bought this book a few months ago. I was put off by its girth, and I didn't really pick it up till a week ago. In retrospect, it is really useful. I want to learn C++ in a rigorous manner. The exercises in the book really help me to understand the concepts in the text. I bought Bjarne Stroutstrup's book and I thought spent too much time extolling the language's virtues. We all know that we have to learn C++. Authors should edit out the pontification and just give us the important lessons straight. The C++ Primer manages to do that.
Negatives:
Source code on supporting web-site doesn't really compile under VC++.
Need to buy answer book to get answers on exercises (just got mine).
Bottom Line:
Buy this book if you want to learn C++ and some have previous programming experience.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By SE
Format:Paperback
For experienced programmers, C++ primer is a one-stop resource. However, the contents fall somewhere between a beginner level c++ books and the ultimate "THE c++ programming language" by the creator itself. Here is my breakdown of the book: (5=best)
#1: Contents (5): This book is the most comprehensive tutorial style books available. The contents are presented in no-fluff, succit style. Instead of just explaining the concepts, the author focuses on the possible pitfalls and critical details. I also like the comments on compatibility issues.
#2: Writing Style (3): I will give 3-stars for writing style because the book lacks the conversational tone. It presents a lot of details at once. ALso, the book is very "textbook" type and the style make it somewhat hard to follow inspite of its excellent contents.
#3 Organization (1). I agree with most other reviewers who think that the book suffer from poor organization. The authors are trying to make their book a tutorial and a reference at the same time and it clearly fails to fit in either camp. The author jumps around alot with a huge number of cross references and presents many concept without explaining them. This make this book very unsuitable for beginners with a little programming experience.
#4: Examples (4): C++ primer is one of the few books with decent practice problem. The examples are usually short and to the point and successfully avoid the unnecessary clutter. However, most are code snippets instead of complete working programs and usually donot touch realworld problems.
#5: Audience (2): The book claims to be suitable for both beginners and experienced programmers. In my opinion, for beginners this book can be very frustrating.
Overall (5): Inspite of its shortcomming, i give this book
5-star because its worth your money. This is one book that will become your all time favourite reference once you get comfortable with the language.
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Comprehensive guide to C++
This book differentiates itself from a bunch of other similar books in that it provides a concise, accurate and yet comprehensive description to the C++ language. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2006 by Ting Liu
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Reference
C++ Primer - Fourth Edition has a really effective way of teaching you the C++ programming language-full detail of what every bit of code does. Read more
Published on Aug 11 2005 by Adaera
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Exactly What I Was Looking For
I am in my final year of highschool and heading into computer science next year at university. I have taken (very simple) introductory programming courses in high school and have... Read more
Published on May 6 2005 by Alexander Pokluda
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A definitive tutorial for intermediate programmers
This is not a book for beginners. It can be intimidating for some. But for readers who have some exposure to object-oriented programming and some knowledge of C++ will find this... Read more
Published on Nov 4 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars
Complete reference, but exteremly disorganized
I use this book all the time as a reference, but if you are learning C++, this is probably one of the worst books you can get. Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by K. Safary
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Challenging
I'm almost halfway through the book, and its by far the best book I have come across so far. I've read Ivor Horton's Beginning C++, Teach yourself C++ in 21 days, and C++ Primer... Read more
Published on April 10 2004 by V. Hodge
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Intermediate Level Book
I feel some of the reviews presented here have done little justice to this book; but then again, I think the title is a little misleading. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars
This book is not comprehesive
At 1236 pages of text, I would expect that this tome be a fairly comprehesive overview of the C++ language. Guess what? There is no discussion of the keyword "struct". Read more
Published on Jan 30 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
There are so many better books out there. . .
Lippman's book is sooooooo frustrating! It's like learning french from a book in japanese. Even the simplest concept is put into extremely obscure terms. The examples are awful. Read more
Published on Oct 15 2003 by Matthew Mehne
1.0 out of 5 stars
!!!THIS BOOK IS HORRIBLE - DO NOT GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!
I wouldn't give this book any stars if possible, because this is the worst C++ book that I have ever had. The text feels like it is written in another language. Read more
Published on Oct 15 2003
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