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On 17-Apr-2002, "Marc Soda" <marc@aspre.net> wrote:
> Can any one recommend a good book on C++.
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> Marc Soda
> ASPRE, Inc.
> marc@aspre.net
> http://www.aspre.net/
Bjarne Stroustop's _The C++ Programming Language_ is the definitive
tome on the topic. Whether you enjoy learning from it depends a lot
on your personal style.
I rather like Bruce Eckel's _Thinking in C++_. It's available for free
download from http://www.mindview.net/Books, actually, though you can
also purchase a woodpulp copy for convenience. (I picked up a copy
from my local bookstore, as it is worth the money. It does a very
good job of helping the reader build up an object-oriented mindset.
_TiC++_ does assume a basic level of familiarity with C. If you
purchase a copy, it comes with a CD-ROM based tutorial for C
fundamentals.
Eckel's web site also has _Thinking in Java_, _Thinking in Patterns_,
and _Thinking in Python_ - all downloadable for free. (I hadn't known
about the Python book until I checked the web site, just now. The Java
book is also quite good.) There are also solution guides for the C++
and Java books (not free - $12 download).
If you decide to pursue the Eckel (or another C++ book), I'd say it's
still helpful to have Stroustrop's book around.
HTH,
Paul Snyder
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