C++ from the Ground Up, Third Edition

This excellent primer provides a plethora of C++ programming information for beginning to intermediate users on topics like classes, objects, expressions, arrays, pointers. Plus, it also covers advanced topics like inheritance, namespaces, STL, custom string class, and the Standard C++ Class Library. For users of all levels, this guide teaches with examples of source code and a thorough display of the results.

This guide teaches programming in C++ to those who have no C background. Readers will learn the fundamentals of the C++ programming language, along with function basics, class fundamentals, virtual functions, the C++ I/O system, and more. The book features a plethora of screens and charts that enhance the clear instructions, practical examples, and valuable tips.

Your Fast-Paced Guide to C++ Success!

No one teaches C++ better than Herb Schildt. That's why his books are the choice of millions worldwide. Now you, too, can quickly master C++ using his proven method. In this fully updated new edition, Herb explains the C++ language, from its fundamentals to its most advanced features. You'll start with an overview of C++ and the general form of a C++ program. You'll then learn essentials such as control statements, operators, variables, classes, and objects. Then it's on to exceptions, templates, namespaces, run-time type ID, and the Standard Template Library (STL). There is even a synopsis of the extended keywords used for .NET programming—all presented in Herb's clear, crisp, uncompromising style.

You will learn about:

• The general form of a C++ program
• Data types, operators, and expressions
• Control statements
• Functions
• Pointers and references
• Classes and objects
• Function and operator overloading
• Constructors and destructors
• Templates
• Exception handling
• Inheritance
• Virtual functions
• The C++ I/O system
• Run-time type ID
• Namespaces
• The Standard Template Library (STL)
• Object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
• And much, much more!

Herbert Schildt is a world leading programming author. He is an authority on the C, C++, Java, and C# programming languages, and a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the author of numerous best sellers including C: The Complete Reference, Java 2: The Complete Reference, Java 2: A Beginner's Guide, C#: A Beginner's Guide, and many more. Schildt holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois.