Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780672306372
ISBN number: 0672306379
Label: Sams Publishing
Manufacturer: Sams Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 600
Printing Date: 1995-07
Publishing house: Sams Publishing
Sale Popularity Level: 1515498
Studio: Sams Publishing
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Each of the 12 lessons presented here has three parts--two units and a review project. The units explain Visual C++ programming concepts, and the project contains a real-world code example. The book also provides line-by-line explanations, definitions of new terms, sample programs, and assignments that allow readers to apply their new knowledge.
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This is one excellent book to learn C++ programming. I purchased this book after I bought Greg's other books on Programming. I wanted to learn to use Visual C++. Also, this book had more information on Object-Oriented Programming than Greg's book "Turbo C++ Programming in 12 Easy Lessons" which I bought earlier. I chose this book to learn on my own.
Greg's style was crisp and to the point. It was easy to read. BUT, more importantly, the book was chock full of assignments. This is great, because you don't really know that you've learned anything until you actually write code yourself. Also, the disk had answers to the questions. So you can test yourself.
Greg with the help of Ian Spencer emphasized code style, white space and readability along with the basic C++ syntax. Because of this book, I've purchase other books by this author because I thought this one was so well written. I also own his Crash Course in QBasic, Visual Basic in 12, Easy Lesson, Turbo C++ in 12 Easy Lessons and his Java book. I've been pleased with most of my books I've purchased by this author. His Java book didn't keep the style of programming assignments and end of chapter questions as his other books, so I didn't like that one as well. Also, this book "Visual C++ Programming in 12 Easy Lessons" does a great job of teaching the basics of Object-Oriented Programming. So, you can go on to advance topics in OOP with confidence.
ONE WARNING: Greg recommends different books to advance you knowledge. Most of the books he recommends were excellent for going on in C++ programming. He does at one point recommend on the accompanying disk a book titled "Assembly Language for Real Programmers Only" to learn assembly language. Though this book by Marcus Johnson is a great book, it's not a good entry level text. I did buy it. It's actually an advanced book that also double as a reference. So, you may want to get "Assembly Language Step by Step" to learn beginning assembly language programming.
Even though this book is from the mid 90s, I would highly recommend this book for beginners to learn Visual C++. A working copy of Visual C++ comes with the book on a CD.
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A very good book for someone beggining Visual C++. The Authors do a good job of keeping your attention and this is the least boring technical book I have ever read. I strongly recommend it for someone wanting to learn Visual C++. I am 14 years old and I read it in three weeks.
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this book is excellent for beginners to the world of programming, not just new to C++. it teaches you everything from general concepts of how code works, but it works you up to advanced programs. the layout of the book couldnt be better. it has 12 units (hence the title) divided into sections. the last section in a unit summarizes what you have learned during the unit. anyone that is looking for "the perfect C++ book", this is the one!
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This is a great book, but it suffers from a few typing errors. For instance, on their tear out guide, the maximum values for floating point variables is listed twice. Other than that, the book presents the material in a well thought out, organized manner.
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Out of all the books I have read about C++, this one tops them all. This book proves you do not need to be a "Rocket Scientist" to be a programmer. If you have not programmed in C or C++ before get this book, it will give you a kick start into the world of programming.
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