August 2016
Beginner to intermediate
480 pages
12h 34m
English
Overview
Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours is a hands-on guide
to the C++ programming language. Readers are provided with short,
practical examples that illustrate key concepts, syntax, and
techniques.
Using a straightforward approach, this fast and friendly tutorial
teaches you everything you need to know, from installing and using
a compiler, to debugging the programs you’ve created, to
what’s new in C++14.
Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most
common C++ programming tasks
Quizzes and exercises at the end of each chapter help you test
yourself to make sure you’re ready to go on
Learn how to...
Install and use a C++ compiler for Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux
Build object-oriented programs in C++
Master core C++ concepts such as functions and classes
Add rich functionality with templates and lambda expressions
Debug your programs for flawless code
Learn exception and error-handling techniques
Put to use the new features in C++14, the latest version of the language
Create and use templates
Control program flow with loops
Store information in arrays and strings
Declare and use pointers
Use operator overloading
Extend classes with inheritance
Use polymorphism and derived classes
Employ object-oriented analysis and design
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