Introduction to C and C++ for Technical Students (2nd Edition)

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Summary: Excellent Skill Builder
Review: A technical book is supposed to give specific information about the topic and also detailed explanations on it. Nonetheless, this book lacks coherence and I really had a hard time with it. In fact, I had to rely on other books in order to learn the topics.

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Summary: Excellent Skill Builder
Review: I am very satisfied with the way this author has approached writing a skill builder text book. I already know several other languages including Assembly and needed a quick way to learn C & C++. Other books tend to overload the reader with more knowledge than necessary in the introduction phase of learning. I have already recommeded this book to seveal of my MIS co-workers. The drills, experiments, and practice programs really force the reader to know that paticular topic before moving on. We need more computer science books that cut through the numerous layers of knowledge providing the reader with a refined bare bones overview to very complex subjects. This saves time and allows the reader to add on to a strong foundation as they become familar with that language.

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Summary: SHUT UP
Review: MY DADDY WROTE THIS BOOK AND IT'S A GREAT BOOK. OK?!?!?

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Summary: A great attempt
Review: Prof. Ramteke attempts to cover all general aspects of C/C++ in his book. He expresses his views fairly well but uses poor flow charts and for loop notation. If you want to practice debugging and sharpen your skills read this book. It notes logical yet impractical uses of C. For novices or students look elsewhere. However, Ramteke's networks book though expensive is very well designed.

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Summary: Poor
Review: This book does a poor job of explaining the C and C++ programming languages. It does not properly distinguish between the two languages and the examples are either overdone or underdone. Ramteke cannot seem to find that happy medium. I, unfortunately, am required to use this book for my Object Oriented Programming classes. The drills may be helpful to some, but with the answers right in front of you, the book discourages independent thinking. The programs held some merit until Ramteke delved into the wonderful world of pointers. In some of the programs, however, Ramteke asks that you write it in both C and C++, but he does not sufficiently discuss C. I had the unfortunate circumstance of having Ramteke as a professor, and I was amazed to find that he is a luddite. Maybe he does know how to program, but explaining logic and theory are beyond his grasp. This book is definately not worth the money bookstores ask, and students may find it in their best interest to use another book as reference.