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Big C++ Paperback – 18 December 2008

by Cay S. Horstmann (Author), Timothy A. Budd (Author)
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Big C++ focuses on practical program development and effective use of the C++ programming language. It is suitable for motivated beginners as well as students with prior programming experience. Horstmann and Budd combine their professional and academic experience to guide the student from the basics to more advanced topics and contemporary applications such as GUIs and XML programming. More than a reference, Big C++ provides well-developed exercises, examples, and case studies that engage students in the details of useful C++ applications.
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    0470383283
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0470383285
  3. Edition
    2
  4. Publisher
    Wiley
  5. Publication date
    18 December 2008
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    18.54 x 3.81 x 23.11 cm
  8. Print length
    1092 pages
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Cay S. Horstmann is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at San Jose State University. He is an experienced professional programmer and was Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Preview Systems, Inc. He is also a consultant for major corporations, universities and organizations on C++, Java, Windows and Internet programming. Horstmann is the author of many successful professional and academic books.

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A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING WITH A SOLID GROUNDING IN PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Big C++ focuses on practical program development and effective use of the C++ programming language. It is suitable for motivated beginners as well as readers with prior programming experience. Horstmann and Budd combine their professional and academic experience to guide you from the basics to more advanced topics and contemporary applications such as GUIs and XML programming. More than a reference, Big C++ provides well-developed exercises, examples, and case studies that engage you in the details of useful C++ applications.

Learn computer science principles and not just C++. The authors use the C++ programming language as a vehicle for introducing solid computer science concepts. Although it covers a large subset of the C++ language, the book focuses on the modern features of the C++ standard, such as the string class and the STL containers.

Gain a deeper understanding through the book's spiral approach. The authors make C++ more accessible to beginners by starting with the essential facts that illustrate a concept, then adding technical details to deepen understanding of the foundational concept.

Learn C++ as an object-oriented language. Objects are introduced in two stages. From Chapter 2 on, readers learn to use objects in particular, strings, streams, instances of the simple time and employee classes, and graphical shapes. Starting in Chapter 5, readers learn how to implement classes and member functions. From then on, objects and classes are used as the natural building blocks of computer programs.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Common Errors describe the kinds of errors that programmers often make, with an explanation of why the errors occur, and what to do about them.
  • Quality Tips explain good programming practices. Since most of them require an initial investment of effort, these notes carefully motivate the reason behind the advice and explain why the effort will be repaid later.
  • Productivity Hints teach programmers how to use their tools more effectively, familiarizing them with tricks of the trade such as keyboard shortcuts, global search and replace, or automation of common tasks with scripts.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 2 edition (18 December 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1092 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470383283
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470383285
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.54 x 3.81 x 23.11 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Cay S. Horstmann is also coauthor of Core JavaServer Faces, Second Edition (Prentice Hall, 2007). Cay is a professor of computer science at San Jose State University, a Java Champion, and a frequent speaker at computer industry conferences.

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J. Wirtner
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Textbook Resource For Any C++ Programmer:
Reviewed in the United States on 1 September 2019
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This book is probably the BEST alternate read/resource for any C++ programmer who's looking for more on the critical and important subjects at hand within the language. It gives you many helpful examples, and it ALSO approaches the material in a succinct way. Next to anything from the creator of the language, Bjarne Stroustrup, Horstmann might indeed be the NEXT best arbiter and text instructor on the language and/or subject.
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Madison Altares
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book Loved by Professor
Reviewed in the United States on 22 January 2021
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My CS Professor is constantly raving about this textbook and this author saying it’s a great read when learning about programming. I can tell you this man would be paid the big bucks if they knew how much he supports this author.
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G.S. Fordham
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, Bit Much for a Beginner, but Still Good; Also, Well-Written
Reviewed in the United States on 22 February 2015
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This book is pretty well written. It describes the material well. I wish the examples were a little better, but it's not bad.

Wouldn't necessarily recommend this to a beginner, because of the way it presents the information, but as a reference or for someone who has at least basic experience with C++ and wants to learn more, it's not bad.

I got this for a course. Although I liked the other book I had, this one is actually quite good. I also like the way it splits the ideas into different sections. It helps keep the book organized and makes it easier to read. Not many textbooks I read this fast. You can pick it up and go through a few sections over lunch without and issue.
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Katie Herman
3.0 out of 5 stars not in very good shape
Reviewed in the United States on 23 April 2013
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The book arrived just fine but it has fallen apart very quickly I haven't even had it a month yet. Oh well, better then paying full price and this happening but I have purchased books that look a lot more beat up and they've held up way better then this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
Reviewed in the United States on 7 June 2019
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The book is in good condition, yes it's previously owned/used but it's in good condition. All the pages are there. We're very pleased.
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