Practical C++ (Practical)

By Robert W. McGregor

Practical C++ provides the essential pieces of C++ programming information needed by beginning-intermediate programmers to execute the most frequently used tasks and functions. Each chapter is a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789721449
• ISBN13: 9780789721440
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Que
• Length: 900 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

great for beginners

I gave this book 5 stars, even though it doesn't completely cover C++, and here's why: it accomplishes what it sets out to do. Like the back cover says: "Instead of ... having you gain mastery of C++, this tool focuses on ... the most commonly used features." It doesn't get into advanced topics, like multiple inheritace. It keeps it simple, and as a result it's very easy to read and understand. It helped me big time in college.The only warning I would give is that the author is used to programming in a Microsoft environment, and so he uses conventions like prefixing class names with a "C" and pointer names with a "p", a few examples use the Visual C++ IDE, and many screenshots are of Windows message boxes, etc. But the code is largely standard C++.

An Unrivalled C++ Text!

This is a well written, and comprehensive C++ text. I have over ten C/C++ books(including a few by Lippman which I find overrated), but this is the one that I am forced back to time and time again. It is self-contained in that you do not find the author giving incomplete examples or explanations (a la Lippman) that force the reader to supplement his reading from other sources. Also, the explanations are clear and the examples are quite good at illustrating the material. Highly recommended!

Perfect for the absolute beginner

As a newcomer to any form of programming, I struggled in finding a book that was writen for the absolute beginner. Most texts asume prior knowledge, but this one does not. It gives the basics of the C++ language in a clear way and with relevent examples. After reading this book cover-to-cover, you will have a strong foundation in the language. It will be a great reference as you increase your skill level as well.An absolute necessity for a newcomer!

An outstanding learning tool for real c++ programming

This book is first rate. He gives massive detail, but keeps itdown to earth and comprehensible. Real world programming methodologyis all over this book. This book is great, but c++ is too difficult a topic for a total novice. If your starting from scratch I recommend "Who's afraid of C++" first. END

Very good book for anyone who wants to learn C++

I have read this entire book and there was never a point when you feel overwhelmed. I have used Fortran but never used C or C++ before. This book walks you through the basics and also goes in depth for most programming challenges. This book is the perfect companion for any C++ "Reference Book"