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From: pd2@reef.cis.ufl.edu (Philip Duvalsaint)
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Subject: Re: Need advice on C++ books (sorry if this is a FAQ)
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In article <1063@optima.cs.arizona.edu> robert@cs.arizona.edu (Robert J. Drabek) writes:
>Salik "slick" Rafiq writes:
>> Sorry if this is a FAQ but:
>> 
>> Does anyone have any recommondations on these or any other C++ books.
>> I have a good knowledge of C but I think that hurts rather than helps
>> when it comes to designing a program in C++.
>> 
>> Please reply via e-mail.
>
>I would like to hear some comments about the various C++ texts.  I need
>to order books for a class in which the language is used; the orders
>were due yesterday.  I was planning on going with the Stroustrup book.
>It is rather complete, but is like K & R--if you know what you are
>looking for it's probably there.  But for beginners, a different text
>would seem to be needed.
>
>So, a book offering more examples, clearer explanations is desired.
>
>Any suggestions?  Posting wouldn't be such a bad idea, as many out there
>read this group just to listen in, picking up pointers along the way.

I've been using the text "Using Turbo C++" by herbert Schildt published
by Borland Osborne/Mgraw Hill without any supervision and have learned
much about the C++ programming language. the book is tutorial style
with examples of various implimentations. It is divided into 3 sections.
Sect. 1 deals with getting started and used to the window features
in the editor environment. Sect. 2 deals with the C Language basics such as
variables, functions, libraries, some commands for I/O and proper
syntax (semicolons, braces etc.). Careful distinction between C & C++ 
conventions are scattered throughout the book where  necessary. Sect. 3
deals with object oriented features. I feel that this book is great for
anyone who wants to learn without supervision, or even as a supplement
for thos times when you can't understand the instructor.

Phil Duvalsaint
University of Florida
pd2@reef.cis.ufl.edu