– C++ Primer

I started learning the C++ language as a complete beginner to programming using the third edition of this book. Then, as with the fifth edition, I believe a beginner can reach the end of this book and achieve a good understanding of C++. The explanations are detailed and practical. The authors take care with their exposition to help the reader. Stress is laid on good programming practice. There are many good examples of these principles used in the examples. In this edition, the exposition becomes a little terse towards the end of the book (only in the very last section on advanced applications))but with a little application things should become clear. Unlike the fourth edition, this edition has very few printing errors and these are mainly typos. The authors provide all source code for the examples both for readers with pre C++11 compilers and those with compilers for the new C++11 standard(both linux and windows) There are no answers to the exercises, but perhaps like the fourth edition a web page may spring up to provide answers. I would have liked there to have been a lengthier treatment of multiple inheritance. However,I thoroughly recommend this book both to beginners and for those experienced programmers who wish to learn the new standard.

This book covers a lot of the core C++ concepts and explains things in good depth and with examples. The beginning of the book immediately introduces a class object which is probably a bit too early to do that and may scare beginners off. If you are a beginner I would recommend going through learncpp.com before reading this book. If you buy this book as a beginner, persevere past the first chapter. The first chapter will be quite daunting and maybe discouraging at times to a beginner. The chapters immediately after that are a bit easier and help to tie together some ideas introduced in the first chapter. Overall, a good and thorough book, with no mistakes in it.

I originally learned C++ from this book (2nd edition, 25 years ago), and now I've updated to the 5th edition. It's well written, direct and has no unnecessary waffle. If you've never programmed before I would suggest starting with a different language (C++ is very complex) but for someone with some knowledge of JavaScript or Python this is ideal. I also have Stroustrup's "The C++ Programming Language" and while that book has more hardcore detail, "C++ Primer" is a much better read and far more use for beginners and intermediate programmers.

OK So this is newly published as I write this, and I haven't had that much time with it yet, but here's a preliminary review: This is not a good book for a person who has never done any programming before. I think it moves a little bit too fast for them and assumes a bit too much. It's also not a good book for someone who just wants a reference. It's a thick book and doesn't have a reference section as such with language feature summaries/quick reference. There's a brief look at the algorithms of the standard library in Appendix A that attempts to at least namecheck each one, but that's it. What this book IS excellent for is re-learning c++ if you've been away from it for a while and got rusty, or learning c++ for the first time, already knowing other languages. The c++ described here is the latest c++11 version, and the c++11 features are used throughout as far as I can tell, they're not badly-tacked on just to pretend the book is updated. It's a book that teaches you c++ 11 right from the start. There's a handy extra page of contents that shows you where, throughout the book, all the new c++11 features are introduced. Another thing is the book is high level. It doesn't try to take a bottom-up approach, teaching you what an integer is and how to add integers and then various C features and then introduce you to classes about half the way through the book like a lot of the books do. This book introduces you to classes on page 19. I mean, yes, any book teaching programming has to take a bottom-up approach really because it has to teach you things one at a time then build on them, but what I'm saying is that other books would take you through the various simple C features first and introduce what they consider to be advanced topics much later in the book; This book uses the standard library and classes throughout. [not entirely happy with this paragraph. hmm.] My thoughts at the moment are that this book is amazing. It was written FOR ME and people in my situation. I'm re-learning c++ after quite a while away from it and my old c++ books were so out of date. It's so annoying using an out of date book in conjunction with web pages about new features; It's so much better to have the book you're learning from knowing about those new features and bringing them up as they are needed/relevant. This is just the book I needed, and it's not often a book hits the spot quite the way this one is doing for me right now. The last remark I'm going to make is about the cover though. I think it's supposed to be two splashes of water that resemble the number 11 (for c++ 11). However, the way they are overlapped on the neat grey band with the title on it totally looks like someone got two dubious stains of some sort of liquid on the cover. Not a good look. Whoever designed this needs talking to.

Excellent book, but the kindle edition doesn't work on the PC (Windows), but does work great on my Android phone and tablet.

What an amazing book, it covers all the core concepts (as far as I'm aware) of C++. It's a great introduction into the language, and will certainly help, even experienced programmers may learn something new. The book goes into great detail, about most of the points. The only thing I can fault is the first chapter, maybe started a little strong for beginners (friends seem to barely read 5 pages, they get a little bored, and confused about some of the points).

If you're learning C++, this is one of the most rigorous books around. Use it to support your learning and you'll learn the features of C++ inside and out. Even if you're not new, I challenge you to read through this massive tome and claim you didn't learn a single new thing. It goes into huge depth and exposes all the details of the features. If you like rigorous (and you should) pick it up.

Very clear in depth explanations. Nicely structured. Makes complex topics very easy to understand. Ηowever i found some parts frustrating like certain exercises which i could not understand the code very well. I do not know if it's me not giving enough attention to details or if it's the book's fault. Overall it is a great book for someone who wants to learn C++.

Super readable. Comes highly recommended from stackexchange as the Number 1 book for beginners. Language is great and flows, but for those unfamiliar with programming completely, they may do well to spend much more time in the first chapter, just going thru very slowly what the first program is all about. Get the 2012 edition (5th edition) - this is updated for C++ 11. I thoroughly enjoyed reading up to this point atleast. Book is very well written, and is eminently readable. I have the kindle version. Only wish that they made the hyperlinks a little less conspicuous in the pages. They scream out at you with blue text. Also, wish the code was colored and not just plain vanilla. It would have helped in grasping the concepts MUCH faster.

Enseignement clair du C++ moderne tout en allant au fond des choses. Attention, il faut déjà savoir programmer contrairement à "Programming Principles and Practice using C++" de B.Stroustrup. Pour la personne qui pense que son livre est décollé, c'est normal, c'est écrit au dos du livre. C'est un nouveau procédé de reliure qui permet de garder le livre plus facilement ouvert et augmente la durabilité du livre.

This book is a must-have for all people wanting to begin programming in C++. Some basic knowledge of the language is probably required, but it is definitely one of the best intermediate books you could get. Take it from me, I'm fourteen trying to become proficient in C++, with only basic programming experience (Though I have used C++ before). For me this book is very easy to understand (aside from a few concepts that take a little longer to understand). The book starts from the very beginning, i.e. "Hello World!" As you get further into the book, you start getting a deeper understanding of the standard library, and you learn to use it to your advantage when designing programs. The book also provides notes, and tips on how to use the information you learn in the best way, thus encouraging good programming habits. Along with these features, the book is also fully-updated for the new C++11 standard, and you will quickly start to understand all of the new additions to the language in very easy-to-understand tutorials. The book allows you to put your learning to work by providing exercises for you to experiment with. If you are trying to learn C++, then I strongly recommend you get this book, as it will really help you build a foundation in the C++ programming language, and it will be easier for you to transition into the more advanced parts of programming.

Het boek zat gekreukt in de verzending. Het boek zelf is qua inhoud volledig volgens verwachting: geschreven in heldere taal, met goede opbouw en voldoende diepgang.

Guia muy completa para la iniciación en C++