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Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Stephen R. Davis
October 2014
Beginner
456 pages
8h 38m
English
For Dummies

Overview

Learn to program with C++ quickly with this helpful For Dummies guide

Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you plain-English explanations of the fundamental principles of C++, arming you with the skills and know-how to expertly use one of the world's most popular programming languages. You'll explore what goes into creating a program, how to put the pieces together, learn how to deal with standard programming challenges, and much more.

Written by the bestselling author of C++ For Dummies, this updated guide explores the basic development concepts and techniques of C++ from a beginner's point of view, and helps make sense of the how and why of C++ programming from the ground up. Beginning with an introduction to how programming languages function, the book goes on to explore how to work with integer expressions and character expressions, keep errors out of your code, use loops and functions, divide your code into modules, and become a functional programmer.

  • Grasp C++ programming like a pro, even if you've never written a line of code

  • Master basic development concepts and techniques in C++

  • Get rid of bugs and write programs that work

  • Find all the code from the book and an updated C++ compiler on the companion website

  • If you're a student or first-time programmer looking to master this object-oriented programming language, Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies, 2nd Edition has you covered.

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