Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 10 Minutes

by Jesse Liberty and Mark Cashman

Book Overview

C++ remains a popular object-oriented language and Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 10 Minutes provides a quick, focused way to learn the language. The author assumes no prior programming experience and begins by showing the reader the absolute fundamentals of what a program is and guides the readers to write their very first program. It covers all the important topics in C++ and provides a solid foundation on which to build programming knowledge...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0672324253
• ISBN13: 9780672324253
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Sams Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Only 15 Years Old, I learned some advanced C++ with the book

I just turned 15 recently and I've been learning to program in C++ for only about 5 months. I bought Sam's Teach Yourself C++ in 21 days. While 21 Days was a good book for me, it didn't provide me the challenge of fast paced learning that I was looking for. I went out to the bookstore and found a book that was perfect for what I was looking for. Sam's Teach Yourself C++ in 10 minutes of course. At first I was worried that it would make up for the time with little content, but was relieved to find that it did not. In fact, when I went back in 10 minutes and reviewed what I learned in 21 days, I found several things that I missed and somethings that when put in a format I needed, were made very obvious. Thankfully for me, since I am so young, it was right in my price range. This is the only product I know of that comes for a lower price without lowering standards. The format of the book is clean and simple. Starting from "Hello World," to loops, to Polymorphism, References, Objects, and Classes. The book itself will never become unneccesary for me. Whether I become rusty or just have trouble with one aspect of programming. Without it I wouldn't be able to say I am as good as I am today. I'll be sure to make room for Jesse Liberty in the special thanks for all my programs.

excellent little book

I agree with all of the reviewers except the reader who didn't even read it. Write a review without reading a book? Well, I read it and loved it. This should not be the only c++ book you have; however, you should have it. It covers a large amount of topics in its 246 pages (counting the index). It could fit into your coat pocket and probably should be carried with you. If you are a c++ beginner that needs to have examples and short clear explanations of all of the basics and object-oriented c++ then this is the one. If you're looking for a c++ refresher course then this is the one. I loved it and have it next to me now. I didn't time myself, but I'm sure it took more than 10 minutes :) Please note that the author doesn't claim to be able to teach the language in 10 minutes, just 10 minutes a topic. The SAMS Teach Yourself in 10 minutes series is just that, a series, the author wrote a book for this series. The series is not intended to cover an entire language or application in 10 minutes. The books are short concise to the point books with "just meat". There are no long chapters and nothing that doesn't deal with the subject of the book. An example is: What is looping? How do we use it? Here is the framework of a looping construct, and then a code example. The entire book is set up in that manner. It is also arranged in a very well thought-out way, simple to advanced. You never learn a topic without acquiring the foundation for it first, so you're never lost. If you're a beginner don't skip around in this book. It's a very fast read anyway.

very helpful

It is 5 stars for what it is. It is not exhaustive, but that is not what it is trying to be. It is a wonderful little book. I programmed in C for about 5 years. I tried learning C++ in a class in college, unfortunately I had a horrible professor and I only got more confused. I tried relearning C++ a few times, but to no avail. Finally, I got this book and everything fell into place. One concept at a time and I picked up everything easily. It explains everything well, and the book provides good examples. For the novice, but highly recommended.

Job Interview

5 stars because the book does what it claims. I had some background in C and was a novice in C++. I used this book to help organizing my C++ skill. I finished reading this book in one day. The second day I build up my very first template. Since then, I had been able to answer interviewers' questions like a pro and passed their C++ tests. My story is not amazing, but this book is. I only followed the chapters and really paid attentions in every detail.Later on when I started working and reading more advanced C++ books, I still go back to this packet book for its concise yet powerful explanations. I have also realized that while other books will spend pages to explain a single technique, this book uses one paragraph to do not just that, but also necessary cautions.However, I do think this book may be more helpful to those who has C/C++ background.

I highly recommend C++ in 10 minutes.

C++ in 10 minutes is a wonderfully simple and clear book. It answers many common C++ questions with useful analogies. It's surprising what can be covered in a 10 minute session.