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.

About this edition

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