Microsoft Visual C++ .NET Step by Step--Version 2003 (Step by Step (Microsoft))

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Summary: Disappointed; mostly a rehash of C++ basics
Review: The first 12 chapters, over 200 pages, discuss the C++ language without a much about C++ .NET. I guess my expectations were too high. This is one rare time that I didn't look at the TOC prior to purchasing a book--lesson learned. Overall, the book is OK, just a little too basic for anybody with a few months VC++ experience. After two days I am almost finished with the book and don't feel much more enlightened about .NET than before I started studying.

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Summary: Great book but you guys are misunderstanding the purpose
Review: THe purpose of this book really isn't to learn C++, but to learn managed C++ with .net. If you are brand new to C++, id' suggest getting one of the sam's 21 day books.

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Summary: Excellent Book - Recommended for Intermediate Programmers
Review: This book is great! It's easy to read and is a great way to learn about the new .NET framework. I recommend this book to any C++ programmers wanting to learn C++.NET. I do not, however, recommend this book to new C++ programmers because it lacks detailed explanations on such beginner subjects (Check out "Practical C++" by Rob McGregor for a very complete book to teach you C++).

Just like one of the reviewers said, the OOP (Object Oriented Programming) explanation is awesome! I have programmed in Java (ALL OOP) before, and it wasn't until I read this book that I really discovered the greatness behind OOP.

Buy it. Read it. Cherish it.