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coldDeath · Jul 26th, 2006, 11:56 AM

Title: Accelerated C++
Series: C++ In-Depth
Authors: Andrew Koenig, Barbara Moo
ISBN: 0-201-70353-X
Price: $39.99 US, $62.99 Ca

Accelerated C++ takes a different approch to that which most other programming books that I have read have. Rather than taking you through most language features step by step, it only says relevent information. The book revolves around accomplishing several tasks. From framing text to makign a grading program. The most useful language features are taught. It does not teach you C with extras.

Straight away you will be presented with std::string, std::vector and and std::list types. The book shows useful things that other books usually miss out. It shows you the techniques, rather than just presenting you with something and saying how to use it. It also goes through using <algorithm> and other useful headers.

This book may be a bit too steep for a first time programmer, but for those who have programmed before this book is perfect. You will learn the most useful functions rather than the basic ones first. As I said, its not just C with extra features that it teaches. From the start you use the standard library and you go through real problems and solve them in an efficent manner.

You will find some deep explainations of functions and features. And at the end of each chapter a details section clears up any misunderstandings that may occur. You will also find an excerises section at the end which usually makes you try to manupulate the program that was written in the chapter to see the results.

One downside is that the programs get a bit repetive and they drag on for a while. Faster readers / learners may not find this to be a problem.

In all this book is worth your money. Buy it. Read it. Learn from it.

Jessehk · Jul 26th, 2006, 6:31 PM

If I ever get another C++ book, this will be the one.

Great review, thanks.

Narue · Jul 26th, 2006, 6:59 PM

>If I ever get another C++ book, this will be the one.
:eek: Unless you just started learning C++, you should own this book and have read it multiple times. If not, you fail! F!

Jimbo · Jul 26th, 2006, 8:10 PM

I fail... but it's on the list :o

King · Jul 26th, 2006, 9:16 PM

I have had this book for a while now, good book.

Jessehk · Jul 26th, 2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Narue

>If I ever get another C++ book, this will be the one.
:eek: Unless you just started learning C++, you should own this book and have read it multiple times. If not, you fail! F!

http://www.programmingforums.org/for...ead.php?t=7850

thondal · Jul 27th, 2006, 6:01 AM

It's in my mailbox!!! it's in my mailbox!!! gotta get home now!

Ooble · Jul 27th, 2006, 5:55 PM

This is my favourite C++ book, for many, many good reasons. Every programmer should own it.

black_hart · Nov 30th, 2007, 11:12 AM

Guys............. plesae how could I download the book.....will you sub the link????

Narue · Nov 30th, 2007, 11:36 AM

>plesae how could I download the book
We don't encourage illegal behavior. If you want a pirated ebook, don't ask us for links.

Jul 26th, 2006, 11:56 AM	#1
coldDeath Expert Programmer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 862 Rep Power: 4	Accelerated C++ - Koenig, Moo Title: Accelerated C++ Series: C++ In-Depth Authors: Andrew Koenig, Barbara Moo ISBN: 0-201-70353-X Price: $39.99 US, $62.99 Ca Accelerated C++ takes a different approch to that which most other programming books that I have read have. Rather than taking you through most language features step by step, it only says relevent information. The book revolves around accomplishing several tasks. From framing text to makign a grading program. The most useful language features are taught. It does not teach you C with extras. Straight away you will be presented with std::string, std::vector and and std::list types. The book shows useful things that other books usually miss out. It shows you the techniques, rather than just presenting you with something and saying how to use it. It also goes through using <algorithm> and other useful headers. This book may be a bit too steep for a first time programmer, but for those who have programmed before this book is perfect. You will learn the most useful functions rather than the basic ones first. As I said, its not just C with extra features that it teaches. From the start you use the standard library and you go through real problems and solve them in an efficent manner. You will find some deep explainations of functions and features. And at the end of each chapter a details section clears up any misunderstandings that may occur. You will also find an excerises section at the end which usually makes you try to manupulate the program that was written in the chapter to see the results. One downside is that the programs get a bit repetive and they drag on for a while. Faster readers / learners may not find this to be a problem. In all this book is worth your money. Buy it. Read it. Learn from it. __________________ Programming Tutorials - Linux Installation Guide - Learn Python - Learn C++ Got Slack? Join us at #programmingforums @ irc.freenode.net! My software never has bugs. It just develops random features.

Jul 26th, 2006, 6:31 PM	#2
Jessehk The Oblivious One Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 644 Rep Power: 4	If I ever get another C++ book, this will be the one. Great review, thanks. __________________ Dr. Zoidberg: [ecstatic] I'm going to a movie... with FRIENDS!

Jul 26th, 2006, 6:59 PM	#3
Narue Professional Programmer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 419 Rep Power: 4	>If I ever get another C++ book, this will be the one. :eek: Unless you just started learning C++, you should own this book and have read it multiple times. If not, you fail! F! __________________ Even if the voices aren't real, they have some pretty good ideas.

Jul 26th, 2006, 9:16 PM	#5
King Professional Programmer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 376 Rep Power: 0	I have had this book for a while now, good book. __________________ I am Addicted to Linux!

Jul 27th, 2006, 6:01 AM	#7
thondal Programmer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 82 Rep Power: 3	It's in my mailbox!!! it's in my mailbox!!! gotta get home now! __________________ "die" he screamed at the polygon man. When he was done with him, only four points remained, a quad of what he once was.

Jul 26th, 2006, 8:10 PM	#4
Jimbo Battle Programmer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA, USA Posts: 763 Rep Power: 3	I fail... but it's on the list :o

Jul 27th, 2006, 5:55 PM	#8
Ooble I eat cake for breakfast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my box. Posts: 4,434 Rep Power: 9	This is my favourite C++ book, for many, many good reasons. Every programmer should own it. __________________ Me :: You :: Them

Nov 30th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#9
black_hart Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Accelerated C++ - Koenig, Moo Guys............. plesae how could I download the book.....will you sub the link????

Nov 30th, 2007, 11:36 AM	#10
Narue Professional Programmer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 419 Rep Power: 4	Re: Accelerated C++ - Koenig, Moo >plesae how could I download the book We don't encourage illegal behavior. If you want a pirated ebook, don't ask us for links. __________________ Even if the voices aren't real, they have some pretty good ideas.

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