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Summary: This Book (...)!!!
Review: I am an experienced programmer in VB, Fortran, QBasic, Java, COBOL, Pascal, Ada, and as a beginner programmer in C++, I found this book to be one of the worst I have ever encountered. This book is extremely wordy, and doesn't give you the necessary information to write for a "Hello World" program. In my opinion this book should be taken off the shelves.
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Summary: Good introduction to a new language BUT.....
Review: After learning C through a college course, I read this book to gain insight and learn about C++. I quickly reviewed the C section ( half the book! ) and found new things I did'nt know aobut the language - this section was very well written, and the examples were very challenging. The C++ part, on the other hand, starts off just as refreshingly, really getting me into the language. Within days I was writing my own C++ programs that I had already written in C. BUT BUT BUT at classes part II, it goes downhill - the Operator overload section really stinks. ALso, sooooo wordy and bland! ZZZZZZZZ! THis was such a dissapointment, since this is supposingly the meat of the language, and the book does start out fresh. Why so much empathisis on FRIEND functions in the examples(before they introduce them fully, no less.), And absoulutely next to nothing to explain Dynamic memory allocation? I ended up stumbling upon a used copy of IVOR HORTONS C++, and boy, is that book (awesome)! I realized this book doesn't even scratch the surface of C++. SO, i finished this book anyway, only after reading that other book. I suggest Ivors book, except for his stinky chapter on STL.
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Summary: There are better books for the money
Review: My biggest complaint is not with the content, but with the cheap binding this publisher uses. This book did not make it through a single semester class without falling apart. And for (the price), the companion text on MFC should be included.
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Summary: Deitel C++ as an introductory text.
Review: Like the reviewer below, I bought this as a first programming book but, unlike him, found it a truly excellent guide that took me from a true novice to a good level of C++ and programming in general. This made it relatively easy for me to go on to learn subsequent structured and OO languages such as oberon-2, smalltalk, etc. This book does, in its almost 1200 pages, go into a lot of detail. If you are after a brief, easy to "learn" overview of the subject, buy a "for dummies" or "learn in 24 hours" series book. If you are serious about putting in time to learn what is a complex subject, this book is for you.
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Summary: Advanced Introduction to C++
Review: Gives a thorough introduction to the topics of C++ programming from an advanced perspective. The book contains clear code examples for most elements of the C++ language and exercises at the end of each chapter. Students totally new to programming tend to find the reading abstract and not extremely helpful. Those who have a basic idea about programming already and want an introduction to the C++ language tend to really like the book because of its rigourous approach and code examples. C++ programmers looking for a reference and examples on advanced subjects such as multi-threading, templates, etc should definitely look elsewhere as this book does not contain thorough coverage of advanced topics.
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Summary: absolutely a horrible book on programming
Review: The book tries to cram too much in. It tries to cover every
bit of detail. As a result the key issues do not stand out. It
is difficult espeically for a beginner to grasp the basic
concept about C++ programming.
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Summary: good for C++, horrible for OO
Review: This is a good book covering many of the details of C++. However, in describing how to use object-oriented design - particular writing good objects - it is downright horrendous. Better to get a copy of Shalloway and Trott's Design Pattern Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design to get that aspect of programming. The examples of inheritance here are based on an implementation perspective - exactly the problem with many explanations of C++.
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Summary: Worst Programming Book I have ever used
Review: Word of warning to anyone who wishes to learn about C++ programming, STEAR CLEAR OF THIS BOOK! I have programming knowledge in Basic, Pascal, C, C++, and Java and I am using this text book for a computer science class. I despise this book like the devil.
The programming examples are horrible. Insead of only focusing on the concept at hand, they include everything to bog down the reader. This text book only confused me on the topic of advanced C++. This book can also be extremely vague with their explanations and examples.
I have many programming books for use as a technical library, and this book will never grace my bookshelf.
I have been using the book "Problem Solving with C++" by Walter Savitch and I find it much more useful.
The only use I have for the Deitel and Deitel book is a doorstop.
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Summary: not a good book for students
Review: I purchased the book for a programming course and had used other books in previous courses. I don't like this book and most of the other students in my class seem to agree that this book is not all that great and most have had problems with the sample code. I would not suggest this book for reference because there is not a whole lot there to reference but vague concepts. Abstraction about abstraction. That's a concept I would rather avoid.A few other books I have seen give concrete examples and generally tell whats happening or do a good job of listing the concepts in the index so that it can be found. More than once I have looked up terms in the D&D book and not even found the word in the section. The concept MIGHT have been there VAGUELY, but if you dont know the concept, then this would be a really bad reference. I have a hard time finding examples of what I am trying to learn "with this book" and I deeply regret the dept. choosing this book for teaching a class. When you're trying to learn, concrete and sturdy examples are the way to go (in other books). I would stay away from vague and undefined concepts in educational texts ( like this one).
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Summary: Simply Best
Review: I am taking a course in C++.Although a graduate student but this is one of my deficiency courses.
I am new to programming and this book has really taught me everything to get started.However if somebody is still very very new to programming then I would suggest to study concurrently a book from Teach yourself series.
I am astonished to see that some people are criticizing on the
on the index of the book.I don't think it's a good way to write a review. The Dietels have really written an excellent book.
Congratulations!
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