C++ for Dummies: Quick Reference - Softcover

Shammas, Namir Clement

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764503901 ISBN 13: 9780764503900

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1998

Synopsis

Take heed, programmers. Looking for a fast and easy way to sort through all those convoluted C++ commands? Then look no further than C++ For Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition, the perfect all-in-one guide to clear-cut answers and easy-to-follow advice on mastering the general-purpose programming language of C++. C++ builds on the C programming language through object-oriented programming features and other noteworthy enhancements. Now, C++ is a powerful tool for programming in Windows 95 and Windows 98. With C++ For Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition, you find fast answers to all aspects of C++ programming at your fingertips, from mastering constants and variables to dealing with arrays, pointers, functions and arguments, classes, templates, and advanced object-oriented programming. Plus, the lay-flat binding means that you won't have to worry about dog-earing pages or trying to hold the book open while you read and design code simultaneously. Instead, you can focus on the job at hand and not be distracted by extraneous information that gets between you and your C++ code.

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Review

C++ for Dummies Quick Reference won't impress experienced C++ experts--it contains nothing beyond the basics, and won't help you deal with unusual situations. It will, however, prove valuable to students and to those who frequently switch among programming languages.

What is the syntax for if statements? What are the rules for converting among data types? How do you access the contents of an array? The answers to these questions vary among languages, and if you find yourself needing to write a C++ program immediately after spending months on a Java contract, this book will help you shift gears. Students also will appreciate the clarity of Shammas's examples. Want to know how to read from a command line so you can get on with your assignment? He explains cin and cout clearly, without confusing elaboration.

Covered topics range from declarations of constants and variables to a discussion of object-oriented design principles. The beginning of the book is too basic, and the end too complicated. The real value is in the middle pages, which describe common but forgettable details. Here, you'll find syntax summaries for loops, conditionals, data structures, pointers, and code modules. This is the kind of stuff you need to know for every programming job, and it's good to have it so easily accessible. --David Wall

About the Author

Namir Clement Shammas is a full-time author who specializes in object-oriented programming and Windows programming books. He has written and coauthored more than 60 programming books, including Object-Oriented Programming For Dummies®, C++ For Dummies® Quick Reference, and Visual Basic® 5 For Dummies® Quick Reference (all by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.). Namir holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0764503901
• ISBN 13: 9780764503900
• Binding: Plastic Comb
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 222