Sams Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a Day

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Sams Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a Day ' In just one hour a day, you'll have all the skills you need to begin programming in C++. With this complete tutorial, you'll quickly master the basics and then move on to more advanced features and concepts: * Master the fundamentals of C++ and object-oriented programming * Learn some of the more advanced features of C++ * Learn the Standard Template Library and the containers and algorithms used in most real-world C++ applications * Learn how to build effective programs in C++ with hands-on exercises * Get expert tips on implementing C++ in the corporate environment ' Learn on your own time, at your own pace * No previous programming experience required * Learn C++ and object-oriented design, programming, and analysis * Write fast and powerful C++ programs, compile the source code, and create executable files * Understand the latest ANSI standard * Use the Standard Template Library's algorithms and containers to write feature-rich yet stable C++ applications * Develop sophisticated programming techniques with functions, arrays, variables, and smart pointers * Learn to expand your program's power with inheritance and polymorphism * Master the features of C++ by learning from programming experts * Works with all ANSI C++ compilers

Siddhartha Rao is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Visual C++ and a moderator at one of the Internet's most vibrant online development communities, CodeGuru.com. "Sid," as he is popularly known, is an expert in the Windows programming domain, and is experienced in the architecture and development of driver and application software using C++ and other modern programming languages. Currently employed by a German software giant, he specializes in software landscape management and best practices in software development. With the international experience of having lived and worked in three countries behind him, he believes that the travel bug has bit him, and firmly so! Sid speaks many languages that have nothing to do with programming, and when he's not working, you will find him discovering new places on the planet, or shooting--using his Canon, of course! Jesse Liberty is the author of numerous books on software development, including best-selling titles on C++ and .NET. He is the President of Liberty Associates, Inc., where he provides custom programming, consulting, and training. Bradley L. Jones, Microsoft MVP for Visual C++, runs a number of software development sites including Developer.com, CodeGuru.com, DevX, VBForums, Gamelan, and other JupiterWeb-owned sites.