Thinking in C++: Practical Programming, Volume 2, 1st edition

This text fills the need for a practical C++ topics book beyond the introductory level. No other text covers the topics needed to prepare students for production C++ programming. It streamlines the process of learning the C++ language, presenting material a simple step at a time, which allows the reader to digest each concept before moving on, and provides them with a solid foundation in C++.

• Practical approach.

  • Prepares students to work in the industry.

• Emphasis on testing.

  • Encourages students to focus on program accuracy and quality.

• STL in-depth coverage.

  • Shows students the use of the latest tools.

• Design patterns.

  • Shows students how to use the latest problem-solving techniques.

• Many working code examples, and exercises in each chapter.

  • Reinforces concepts in text and provides reusable codes.

• Simple and short examples—Can be finished in a reasonable amount of time in a classroom setting.

  • Allows students to understand every detail of an example.

• Reflects all the changes introduced in C++ by the finalization of the ANSI/ISO C++ Standard.

  • Provides students with most up-to-date current trends on C++ programming.

• A chapter featuring a rapid introduction to the C concepts and basic C++ features.

  • Provides students with just enough information on C programming language.

• Thinking in C: Foundations for Java and C++ CD-ROM —Bound into the back of every book.

  • Contains a seminar that offers students a gentle introduction to the C concepts necessary to understand C++ (or Java).

• Website, www.BruceEckel.com—Contains the source code, along with updates and information about CD-ROMs, public seminars, and in-house training, consulting, mentoring and walk-throughs.