
An updated edition of the nuts-and-bolts C++ introduction. Distilling C++ down to a core of fundamental data types, structures, and syntax, Cay Horstmann offers an accessible introduction to this complex language so that novices can concentrate on the essentials of programming...


This book focuses on the programming concepts of C++ Lite, a popular subset of the C++ language. Following the recently released ANSI/ISO standard, it features coverage of the two vital additions to C++ Lite, including the string class and vector template. Discussions of these...

* Teaches the principles of programming to those who are just beginning in the field of computer science * Horstmann highlights common mistakes throughout, realizing that one of the toughest points to teach is how to avoid mistakes * New includes a new chapter on pointers, expanded...