1 Introduction to Computers and C++
Objectives
In this chapter you’ll learn:
Exciting recent developments in the computer field.
Computer hardware, software and networking basics.
The data hierarchy.
The different types of programming languages.
Basic object-technology concepts.
Some basics of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
A typical C++ program development environment.
To test-drive a C++ application.
Some key recent software technologies.
How computers can help you make a difference.
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