Beginning Programming with C++ for Dummies - Softcover

Davis, Stephen R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470617977 ISBN 13: 9780470617977

Publisher: For Dummies, 2010

Synopsis

An ideal starting point to get a strong grasp of the fundamentals of C++

C++ 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.

About this title

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!

• 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++

Find source code from the book and the Code::Blocks C++ compiler on the companion CD-ROM

About the Author

Stephen R. Davis is a programmer and the bestselling author of several books on the C languages, including C# For Dummies, C++ Weekend Crash Course, and all editions of C++ For Dummies. He currently works for L-3 Communications in the area of Homeland Defense.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470617977
• ISBN 13: 9780470617977
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 430