VC++ Book

[hitechoutlaw]

does any one know of a really good one for someone that has never used any kind of c language before.

i was looking on http://www.bn.com (cuz thats a store near where i live) and thought this might be a good one http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2VK7SI725N&isbn=0764508687&itm=2
should i get that one or is there a better one?

Thanks
-Hitech

 

[wyrd]

Have you programmed in other languages before? If so Id recommend ...

C Programming Language
Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis Ritchie

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/te...userid=37SE9JX2QF&isbn=0131103628&TXT=Y&itm=1

However if youre more interested in learning how to use a compiler or Visual Studio this isnt the book for you, as this book doesnt cover either in the slightest degree.

 

[hitechoutlaw]

the only other language ive used is vb and not that much. i would like a book that covered the visual studio stuff with the vc++

 

[Nerseus]

I cant comment directly on any books in particular, but I can mention this. VC++ books come in two flavors: those that deal with the visual parts of VC such as adding controls and changing properties and using MFC, and those that deal with the language = C++. Most of the books with "VC++" in the title will focus on the IDE and control-oriented portion while books on C++ will focus on the language.

Since both VC++ and C++ have been around for quite a long time, Id suggest going to your local library where you can find FREE books on VC++ and C++ the language. Also, used book stores carry a plethora of books on both subjects. At used prices, you can often get two or three books for the price of one.

One last comment - if you want to buy online (after youve perused the books first-hand), Id suggest looking at http://www.bookpool.com. They seem to have the cheapest computer books around.

-Ner

 

[john]

Personally I would reccomend learning the core C++ stuff first before getting into coding for windows. For that reason I would reccomend "C++ How to Program" which is what I used, and still do, when learning C++.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...1571398/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-5890230-6560659
It is very informative and teaches you the core language from the ground up. After learning all that stuff then you could worry about programming for windows.

There is also a nice, free, development environment called Dev C++ that you can get here: http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

Good Luck with it

 

[hitechoutlaw]

ok ill keep that in mind while im looking for a book.

Thanks

-Hitech

 

[hitechoutlaw]

Orbity,

is that book for the complete c++ n00b?

-Hitech

 

[john]

yes. They actually use it in many college courses too

 

[hitechoutlaw]

ok kool.

Does it come with a compiler or will Dev-C++ work?

Thanks

-Hitech

 

[john]

You can use Dev C++ or the included version of "Visual C++ 6.0 Introductory Edition", this means that all your apps will have a message box shown when they are run because you are not allowed to distribute the executable.

 

[wyrd]

Before making any drastic decisions and buying anything based off our opinions here, be sure to go down to your local bookstore and thumb through the various C/C++ books to see which one actually fits your needs and also make sure you can understand it.

 

[hitechoutlaw]

Thanks Orbity.

Ill be sure to do that wyrd, Thanks

-Hitech