About C++ Programming: An Introduction
Most introductory C++ programming books cover way too much material for the average person. The best way for a new C++ programmer to learn is to see some simple examples of working C++ programs that cover the essential features of the language needed to get started programming quickly. The new programmer doesn't need to be taught every possible use of a particular construct; they need to see one or two clear and simple examples so that they can learn from those examples and build on them.
C++ Programming: An Introduction covers the essential features of the C++ programming language in a clear and concise way that does not try to overwhelm the reader with technical wizardry. The topics covered include:
- How to install a free C++ compiler (Visual Studio C++ Express)
- Writing your first C++ program
- C++ data types and variables
- C++ arithmetic operators and expressions
- Solving arithmetic problems with C++
- Getting data into and out of programs
- Making decisions with if statements
- Performing repetition with while and for loops
- Using vectors to store data
- Creating and using functions
- Working with arrays
- Classes and object-oriented programming
- File input and output
- Addition control flow constructs - switch and do-while
- Using pointers
- Inheritance and composition
- Handling errors
Contact me (mmcmillan@pulaskitech.edu) for more information.