C++ For Dummies

by Davis, Stephen R.

• ISBN13: 9780470317266
• ISBN10: 0470317264
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-11
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Enter the world of computer programming with this step-by-step guide to the C++ language! C++ is a great introduction to object-oriented programming, and this friendly guide covers everything you need to know and nothing you don't. You'll write your first program by the end of Chapter 1.C++ For Dummies, 6th Edition, helps you understand C++ programming from the ground up. It's full of examples to show you how things work, and it even explains "why", so you understand how the pieces fit together. And the bonus CD includes a special code editor, an update GNU compiler, and all source code from the book to save you time. Learn programming lingo and what terms like object-oriented, compiler, and executable mean, so you can write a program right away See how to bundle sections of your code into modules that can be reused in different programs Work with features of object-oriented programming such as classes, constructors, and destructors Discover how the concept of inheritance is the key to effective C++ programming Work with assignment operators, stream I/O, and other more advanced concepts, once you've grasped the basicsYou'll discover ten ways to avoid adding bugs to your programs, what pointers are and how to use them, how to work with strings, and some advanced features new to C++. C++ For Dummies, 6th Edition gets you up and running with this popular object-oriented language.

Author Biography

Stephen R. Davis is the bestselling author of several books on C++, including previous editions of C++ For Dummies. He has been programming for more than 30 years and presently works for L-3 Communications in the area of Homeland Defense.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction to C++ Programming

Writing Your First C++ Program

Declaring Variables Constantly

Performing Mathematical Operations

Performing Logical Operations

Controlling Program Flow

Becoming a Functional C++ Programmer

Creating Function

Storing Sequences in Arrays

Taking a First Look at C++ Pointers

Taking a Second Look at C++ Pointers

The C++ Preprocessor

Introduction to Classes

Examining Object-Oriented Programming

Adding Class to C++

Point and Stare at Objects

Protecting Members Do Not Disturb

Why Do You Build Me Up, Just to Tear Me Down Baby?

Making Constructive Arguments

Copying the Copy Copy Copy Constructor

Static Members Can Fabric Softener Help?

Inheritance

Inheriting a Class

Examining Virtual Member Functions Are They for Real?

Factoring Classes

Optional Features

A New Assignment Operator, Should You Decide to Accept It

Using Stream I/O

Handling Errors - Exceptions

Inheriting Multiple Inheritance

Tempting C++ Templates

Standardizing on the Standard Template Library

The Part of Tens

Ten Ways to Avoid Adding Bugs to Your Program

Ten Major Recent Additions to C++

Appendix About the CD

Index

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