I recomend the book "C++ Primer Plus Fourth Edition" by Stephen Prata if you want to learn C++. There are many examples in there and he explains things well.

Just have a quick question...if you do use C++ which one do you use? And which one does the book recrmend. I use Bloodshed Dev-C++.

I use Bloodshed Dev-C++ because it has a nice User Interface and is easy to use. I don't know which one the book recommends though...

I use Bloodshed Dev-C++ because it has a nice User Interface and is easy to use. I don't know which one the book recommends though...
Ok im having a problem with Bloodshed Dev-C++. When i compiler any code there are no errors in the log but in the compile log it just says "unable to run program file". I reinstalled, restarted the program a million times nothing works! Plz help if u can on how to fix it.

seems like a good book, but one question:
does it use the thingy "namespace"? becuase allt he books i have are from 1996 and 2001, and when i try somethign out, it doens't work, since it doesn't have namespace std >_>...so, im kinda stuck on what books to get to learn T.T

I don't really understand your question but if you're trying to ask if the book provides a subject on namespaces, it does. In fact it provides a whole CHAPTER about namespaces. It is chapter 9, "Memory Models and Namespaces". And trust me, once you start that book, learning from another source (For example a website) is NOT good. Finishing it is much more beneficial to you because some sources exlpain the information in a different order.

Do you happen to know the price of the book? or do you have a link with a preview of the book what it has to offer?

You could always search for it at your local library. Thats how I found the book. If you cant find it in a library then buy it.

$49.99 USA
$74.95 CANADA
(pounds)36.50 Net UK

Covers: C++
Category: Programming
User Level: Beginning

Theres also a big summary of the book on the back. I'll summarize the summary just for you ^^.

In "C++ Primer Plus" you'll find depth, breadth, and a variety of teaching techniques to enhance your learning:

Integrates dicussion of the basic C language with C++ features.
Provides comceptual guidance about when and why to use a feature.
Emphasized hands-on learning with brief, easily typed examples that develop your understanding a concept or two at a time.
Contains hundreds of sample programs.
Uses illustrations, Notes, Tips, and Real-World sidebars to organize and prioritize related concepts.
Provides review questions and programming exercises so you can test your understanding.
Practices generic C++ for greatest flexibility--it is not tied to any particular kind of computer, operating system, or compiler.
Reflects the ISO/ANSI standard, including discussions of templates, the Standard Template Library, the string class, exceptions, RTTI, and namespaces.


Trust me, its a great book.

If you can't afford it or you're just too lazy, find online tutorials. ;)

Wow it sounds awesome I will try to buy this ASAP, because i want to start learning C++. Luckily i got a job recently 12$ an hour helping old ppl at a home,Its not the best job but hey. Thanks for the info btw.

No problem. Hey, at least you HAVE a job.

sweet! i just checked my librarys online cataloge and they have it!! its not due in till the 18th :(

Great, just to make sure its the same book, the cover has blue fancy lines and such. :P

I'd like to add that the author has a sense of humor! :D