Computing Concepts with C++ Essentials - Softcover

Horstmann, Cay S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471164372 ISBN 13: 9780471164371

Publisher: Wiley, 2002

Synopsis

* Teaches the principles of programming to those who are just beginning in the field of computer science
* Horstmann highlights common mistakes throughout, realizing that one of the toughest points to teach is how to avoid mistakes
* New includes a new chapter on pointers, expanded GUI coverage, with platform-specific material on the Web

Wiley Higher Education

About this title

From the Publisher

This book focuses on the programming concepts of C++ Lite, a popular subset of the C++ language. Following the recently released ANSI/ISO standard, it features coverage of the two vital additions to C++ Lite, including the string class and vector template. Discussions of these computing concepts draw on modern techniques of C++ programming by using objects and graphics. And most examples are given in the form of complete, ready-to-run programs.

From the Back Cover

Time Is On Your Side

Whether you're a student or professor, time is really on your side with Horstmann's Computing Concepts with C++ Essentials, Second Edition. This highly accessible text introduces students to the concepts and principles of computing using a subject of C++. With its focus on problem solving, design of solutions and fundamentals of programming using ANSI standard C++, professors will quickly be able to show students how to apply these skills in developing exciting, working programs. Horstmann follows an "objects early/implement classes later" approach where students discover how to use objects early on, and later learn how to implement them. As they begin to understand these concepts, they're also develop good programming habits and a consistent style with the included programming style guide.

Special Features

• Object-oriented features covered include the discovery and design of classes, and the concept of inheritance.
• Students become familiar with objects, then move on to mastering fundamental programming concepts and finally tackle the implementation of classes.
• Throughout the text, students will learn tips, tricks and traps that they'll need to know to become good programmers.
• An optional compatibility library allows the use of ANSI features with most popular compilers.
• The programming code from the book can be downloaded at: http://www.wiley.com/college/horstmann.

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471164372
• ISBN 13: 9780471164371
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 784