C++ For Dummies
eBook - ePub

C++ For Dummies

  1. 499 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

C++ For Dummies

About this book

An accessible walkthrough of one of the world's most popular programming languages: C++

C++ For Dummies is your from-scratch guide that explains the essentials of what you need to know to understand the language and build your very first program in C++. Bradley Jones, experienced programmer and coding educator, packs this edition with examples and clear demonstrations that explain the "why" and the "how" of programming in C++, as well as the programming concepts that will form the foundation of your code, including classes, loops, classes, objects, inheritance, and more.

C++ For Dummies provides easy-to-understand tutorials for the use of C++26 and explains the modern approach to printing and displaying information with the std::print method. It also discusses:

  • Explanations of features that make C++26 better including modules, smart pointers, concepts, and ranges
  • Walkthroughs of updated libraries for the filesystem, ranges, formatting, time, printing, and more
  • Testing and debugging techniques

Great for programmers, developers, students, or anyone interested in learning to code in C++ who are looking for a straightforward, hands-on approach to the language, C++ For Dummies is an accessible introduction to C++26 that offers readers a reliable head-start to a fun and rewarding skillset.

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Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781394380442
Edition
8
eBook ISBN
9781394380466
Topic
Computer Science
Subtopic
Object Oriented Programming
Index
Computer Science

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1: Getting Started with C++ Programming
  6. Part 2: Becoming a Functional C++ Programmer
  7. Part 3: Giving Your Program a Bit of Class
  8. Part 4: A First Look at Inheritance
  9. Part 5: Object-Oriented Programming in Overdrive
  10. Part 6: The Part of Tens
  11. Index
  12. About the Author
  13. Connect with Dummies
  14. End User License Agreement

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