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C++ programming
528 pages
A friendly, visually-driven guide that transforms a daunting programming language into an accessible series of manageable tasks.
What it feels like
Reading this guide feels like sitting down with a patient, knowledgeable mentor who knows exactly how to break down complex technical hurdles. The pace is steady and deliberate, moving through task-based lessons that build confidence step by step. Instead of drowning the reader in dense academic theory, the atmosphere is highly productive and visually engaging, relying on clear aids and friendly language to demystify object-oriented programming. It is a highly practical experience, designed to take the intimidation out of learning a foundational language used by tech giants. Aspiring developers looking for a streamlined, hands-on approach will find themselves smoothly transitioning from basic syntax to cross-platform app development, feeling increasingly capable with every turned page.
- Mood
- focused
- productive
- clear
- Tone
- friendly
- encouraging
- instructional
- practical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- skill acquisition · problem solving · technical mastery
- The writing
- Accessible and streamlined, utilizing friendly language and clear visual aids to demystify technical concepts.
- The arc
- Moves from initial curiosity about a complex language to confident capability in foundational programming.
- Who it's for
- Aspiring programmers looking for a straightforward, visual, and task-based introduction to C++.
About the book
This is the eBook version of the printed book.What do Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Google have in common? They all use C++ to develop products and provide services! As one of the world's most popular programming languages, C++ opens up a world of possibilities—if you're willing to learn it! This guide makes that task easy by tackling both object-oriented programming principles and the ABCs of C++ itself through a series of task-based lessons that employ friendly language and a plethora of visual aids to explain every aspect of the development language. From basic syntax and data types to working with numbers, characters, loops, and arrays, master programmers Larry Ullman and Andreas Signer cover all the C++ fundamentals at just the level of detail you require. Using examples tested on Windows, Unix, and Mac OS X operating systems, this streamlined guide prepares you to start developing C++ apps for any platform. Throughout, you'll find the tips, techniques, and sound real-world advice that have made Visual QuickStart Guides the No. 1 training source for today's tech warriors!
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