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Summary: Wonderful book, with software, for a non programmer
Review: An excellent introductory text which covers the basic concepts of programming, with C++ as the learning vehicle. It should be used together with a good C++ reference book, inasmuch as the author uses code occasionally without explaining the "rules". Most astonishingly, the author can be extremely responsive to readers "dumb" questions. In one reader's case, trouble with installation of the CD-ROM package was quickly solved by e-mail with the author. A simple RTFM approach would have done as good, but the author was terrific!
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Summary: Steve Heller -- unusually responsive to readers questions
Review: An excellent introductory text which covers the basic concepts of programming, with C++ as the learning vehicle. It should be used together with a good C++ reference book, inasmuch as the author uses code occasionally without explaining the "rules". Most astonishingly, the author can be extremely responsive to readers "dumb" questions. In one reader's case, trouble with installation of the CD-ROM package was quickly solved by e-mail with the author. A simple RTFM approach would have done as good, but the author was terrific!
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Summary: Wonderful book, with software, for a non programmer
Review: Book is written in understandable language, with a very good explanation of the fundementals, prior to getting to the main body of the book.
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Summary: Great book, but dose have room for improvment.
Review: Hello, my name is Nash Bean. I go to college here in Chattanooga TN. I am in C++ 1 now and we are useing your book. Reading your book is greate every thing flows smoothly, but useing you book as a refrance is all most impossible. It needs an appendix just for commands or keywords. This would help out greatly.
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Summary: Introduction to C++
Review: I found this book exactly the same as all the other guides.
Very good to start with then what the hell happend? Did I miss 2 chapters.Lately I have read quite a few guides and found them all the same. I always get the feeling I've missed something. Please can anyone suggest a book for the people who like to go on at a steady pace to understand C++.
Thanks
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Summary: OK for Absolute Beginners--like me!
Review: I will probably never write a program for anyone (other than to entertain myself) but learning at least the fundamentals of C++ has contributed immeasureably to my understanding of how computers do things, as well as increased my pleasure in computing. And, since I work very closely with IT, I have found it very useful to learn some C++ as well as some SQL.Among my favorite technology books are the programming guides by Steve Heller and include: "Who's Afraid of C++?"; "Who's Afraid of More C++?" and "The C++ Training Guide," as well as "Introduction to C++." His approach is for the complete, absolute novice--someone who has never programmed (most books want you to understand something about programming). In addition, the books all include C++ compliers and editors for free. Finally, they actually talk about HOW the computer does what it does with what you write so you can understand what to do in the odd situation.
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Summary: Excellent book for a C++ novice!
Review: The book is well written and quite unique. A best buy! There is one thing which bothers me a little -- the book does not include a very important topic: templates
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Summary: Not for beginners
Review: The writing style of Mr. Heller is very engaging and makes the text fun to read. But there are several flaws in his approach. I used his book for an Intro to C++ college course and soon had to run out to a store for another book to complete my assignments. This book starts out nicely but before you know it, he is talking multi-file programs and complicated class header files, etc. This book might be suitable to someone who already knows C and whats to learn C++. Too many basic concepts are left out. One example is structures which will help in the understanding of classes. Finally, the comical chapter titles are fun to read but make it difficult to find again, material for reviewing later on. A title that might be better is by Robert LaFore -OOP in C++.
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