The C++ Programming Language
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend The second edition reflects the changes that have occurred as the C++ language has grown and developed over the last five years. This definitive guide, written by the designer of C++, now provides coverage of all of the features available in the most recent release, including multiple inheritance, typesafe linkage, and abstract classes. Includes two new chapters on how to design C++ programs. Product details and pricing info |
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280 Customer Reviews Posted
- C++ holy grail written by the language's creator himself
- I recommend this book to any level of C++ programmer, from rookie to expert, with the disclaimer that the material is likely over the head of a C++ beginner...but it's a great reference none the less. While it may be a challenge to understand for someone without a lot of C++ experience, this book is a comprehensive overview of C++ and object oriented (OO) programming in general. The text isn't easy to get through the first time beacuse the author assumes that the reader is comfortable with various functions and concepts. Sometimes functions or ideas are used in examples that aren't fully explained until later in the text. Some reviewers don't like Bjarne's writing style but I didn't find it to be a problem... it's a C++ programming learning tool, not a novel.
Bottom line: If you are a C++ programmer, you should probably own or have access to this book. - 2008-12-30, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Best C++ Book
- I have been programming for 6 years... and this is the first book that is not for dummies.
I am really glad to find it. - 2008-11-06, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- A lot of information. Well organized. From a man who has done an enormous amount of work on C++.
- The C++ Programming Language seems like the most thorough documentation of C++ overall. It's written by the guy who is basically the creator of C++. I tend to have a lot of respect for him. This book has a crazy lot of information in it. It seems well organized but very dense. If you were to learn it all, I would be impressed.
- 2008-09-12, 0 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- C++ Stroustrup
- awesome book,the best c++ book I've read, the shipping/deliver rates are really good, and the book rules.
- 2008-07-29, 0 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- The Book Of All Books
- What else can I say about the book made by the man himself. Well since I didn't say anything yet, I guess I better get started. (I admit that was bad).
I agree that you need previous knowledge of c++, but if people are going through the c++ books and realizing that they are just repeats of old knowledge you already know, then this book does the least of your concerns.
This book does present you with SOME past information, however it seems to present it much more difficult and ends and starts out with new information much faster than all the other books. And believe me, with all the pages in this book, there seems to be alot to learn about this book. Overall, I'd recommend it to any continuing C++ programmers. 5 out of 5. - 2008-07-18, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
