Synopses & Reviews
In keeping with the success of the previous edition, An Introduction to Programming with C++, Second Edition provides a thorough introduction to programming using C++ as the illustrative language. Users are guided through task-driven tutorials and learn to plan and create applications in C++ through hands-on projects and extensive end-of chapter exercises. Each tutorial now stresses the importance of planning and desk-checking and includes more emphasis on string classes throughout. Lessons now offer charts to compare C++ syntax with Java and Visual Basic so users can see how programming concepts can be applied to other languages. This new edition also includes coverage of the ANSI standards for C++. Users will be motivated by realistic case scenarios and our proven step-by-step methodology will prepare individuals to become successful programmers.
Synopsis
In keeping with the success of the previous edition, An Introduction to Programming with C++, Second Edition provides a thorough introduction to programming using C++ as the illustrative language.
About the Author
Diane Zak holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and a Master of Arts degree in Adult and Continuing Education. She has taught at various computer training centers and was most recently a professor at College of DuPage in Illinois.
Table of Contents
Overview: An Overview of a Microcomputer System Tutorial 1: An Introduction to Control Structures Tutorial 2: Beginning the Problem-Solving Process Tutorial 3: Completing the Problem-Solving Process and Getting Started with C++ Tutorial 4: Variables, Constants, Arithmetic Operators, and Assignment Statements Tutorial 5: Built-In Functions Tutorial 6: Program-Defined Value-Returning Functions Tutorial 7: Program-Defined Void Functions Tutorial 8: The Selection Structure Tutorial 9: More on the Selection Structure Tutorial 10: The Repetition Structure Tutorial 11: Manipulating Characters and Strings Tutorial 12: Classes and Objects Tutorial 13: Sequential Access Files Tutorial 14: Arrays Appendices