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C++

Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 11:33 am
by m3mn0n
I'm planning on going for a BS in Computer Science in a couple of months (hopefully anyway). I'm going to take the C++ route instead of the Java route (though I've been advised against it). What I want is a very good background knowledge of the language before I start the course, so I don't have such a huge learning curve. So with that said:

Does anyone know of a very good site, or even a C++ Starter Kit similar to this one for PHP where one could learn about this wonderful language?

I've already printed like 150 pages in documentation, but it's just basic code syntax and structure. It goes into detail about Conditionals, Loops, Functions, File I/O, but it's as manual-like as you can get. No real opinions, tips, or guidance as you'd find in a great tutorial.

Oh and please don't point me to Google. I've already found a few good candidates, but I'm hoping someone has a "diamond in the rough." :wink:

Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 11:44 am
by feyd
I love MSDN, myself. Although the best book you can find on C++, EVERYTHING C++, is The C++ Programming Language, by Bjarne Stroustrup (the father of C++) ISBN 0-201-88954-4

You'll learn far far far more details about C++ than you'll ever need in that book ;)

Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 11:53 am
by Weirdan
well, I'd recommend several books:
  • 'The C++ Programming Language (Special 3rd Edition)' by Bjarne Stroustrup
  • 'Object Oriented Design and Analisys (Second Edition)' by Grady Booch
  • 'Design Patterns' by Erich Gamma et. al.
For advanced C++ programmer I'd recommend 'C++ for Real Programmers' and 'Secrets of the C++ Masters' by Jeff Alger.

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 7:35 pm
by m3mn0n
Very nice guys. I'll read some reviews of those, and hopefully I can get my hands on them at the local book store so I can read it myself too before I buy. Thanks!

If anyone else has some good books/sites/ebooks/etc, that would be great too. Post it up! :)