C++ Book for novice
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My brother whom is 13, wants to learn programming .. I'm suggesting he learn C++ rather than PASCAL (my first language) or basic, etc. What are your opinions on good C++ books for a new programmer? Note that he is only 13 but strong in math and I think he may enjoy codeing. Thanks, Travis D. Mathison --- --- After three days without programming .. life becomes meaningless ...
Along with the C++ book, i think a good book on algorithms will help him a lot - some decent book - no not the MIT press one
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C# or Java? huh .. I didn't even really consider either of those two -- Learning Java would teach him OOP better and sooner .. C# perhaps (I could send him a copy of VS.NET beta 2 to work with). A few people told me that "Deitel & Deitel C++ How to program" was good for beginners -- but I looked at Amazon and everybody said it was horrible for beginners. I think I may suggest him "Thinking in C++" and guide him towards C# as well.. thanks for your input ;) Travis D. Mathison --- --- After three days without programming .. life becomes meaningless ...
Travis D. Mathison wrote: I think I may suggest him "Thinking in C++" The best thing about this book is that you can get it for free online: http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/ThinkingInCPP2e.html Jon Sagara "We assume you already know not to consider something like Windows as a firewall platform. Does the name "Windows" evoke images of security? Silly rabbit, Windows is for desktops." -- Unix System Administration Handbook
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Travis D. Mathison wrote: I think I may suggest him "Thinking in C++" The best thing about this book is that you can get it for free online: http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/ThinkingInCPP2e.html Jon Sagara "We assume you already know not to consider something like Windows as a firewall platform. Does the name "Windows" evoke images of security? Silly rabbit, Windows is for desktops." -- Unix System Administration Handbook
hey why do they give away books for free on the net, that are sold for a price in the outside? I mean, won't the author/publisher be killing their own profits? Nish Sonork ID 100.9786 voidmain
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hey why do they give away books for free on the net, that are sold for a price in the outside? I mean, won't the author/publisher be killing their own profits? Nish Sonork ID 100.9786 voidmain
www.busterboy.org
Nish is a BIG fan of Goran IvanisevicStraight from the horse's mouth: http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/Etc/FAQ.html#BooksOnWeb Jon Sagara "We assume you already know not to consider something like Windows as a firewall platform. Does the name "Windows" evoke images of security? Silly rabbit, Windows is for desktops." -- Unix System Administration Handbook
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hey why do they give away books for free on the net, that are sold for a price in the outside? I mean, won't the author/publisher be killing their own profits? Nish Sonork ID 100.9786 voidmain
www.busterboy.org
Nish is a BIG fan of Goran Ivanisevic -
hey why do they give away books for free on the net, that are sold for a price in the outside? I mean, won't the author/publisher be killing their own profits? Nish Sonork ID 100.9786 voidmain
www.busterboy.org
Nish is a BIG fan of Goran IvanisevicI guess it's sort of like open source book writing, except you can't change the words (directly) and you can't redistribute the book. Basically, he's getting free editing from umpteen thousand users at the small cost of losing a few sales. His book will be so much better since he will have received so much input before even publishing the thing. Very smart of him. I plan to do the same thing when I write my autobiography. Then people can tell me how I should've lived my life. Jon Sagara "We assume you already know not to consider something like Windows as a firewall platform. Does the name "Windows" evoke images of security? Silly rabbit, Windows is for desktops." -- Unix System Administration Handbook
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I guess it's sort of like open source book writing, except you can't change the words (directly) and you can't redistribute the book. Basically, he's getting free editing from umpteen thousand users at the small cost of losing a few sales. His book will be so much better since he will have received so much input before even publishing the thing. Very smart of him. I plan to do the same thing when I write my autobiography. Then people can tell me how I should've lived my life. Jon Sagara "We assume you already know not to consider something like Windows as a firewall platform. Does the name "Windows" evoke images of security? Silly rabbit, Windows is for desktops." -- Unix System Administration Handbook
Jon Sagara wrote: he's getting free editing from umpteen thousand users at the small cost of losing a few sales Yeah, I never thought about that. Smart fellow - that author Nish Sonork ID 100.9786 voidmain
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My brother whom is 13, wants to learn programming .. I'm suggesting he learn C++ rather than PASCAL (my first language) or basic, etc. What are your opinions on good C++ books for a new programmer? Note that he is only 13 but strong in math and I think he may enjoy codeing. Thanks, Travis D. Mathison --- --- After three days without programming .. life becomes meaningless ...
C++ is like jumping into the deep end before you know how to swim. I'd suggest a simpler language such as Java (free), C# (free compiler), VB, or Python (free).
Todd Smith
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C# or Java? huh .. I didn't even really consider either of those two -- Learning Java would teach him OOP better and sooner .. C# perhaps (I could send him a copy of VS.NET beta 2 to work with). A few people told me that "Deitel & Deitel C++ How to program" was good for beginners -- but I looked at Amazon and everybody said it was horrible for beginners. I think I may suggest him "Thinking in C++" and guide him towards C# as well.. thanks for your input ;) Travis D. Mathison --- --- After three days without programming .. life becomes meaningless ...
Travis D. Mathison wrote: C# or Java? I didn't learn either before C++, I'd suggest start him with a *real* language and let him move to ones not used in the real world if he needs to. Christian After all, there's nothing wrong with an elite as long as I'm allowed to be part of it!! - Mike Burston Oct 23, 2001
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My brother whom is 13, wants to learn programming .. I'm suggesting he learn C++ rather than PASCAL (my first language) or basic, etc. What are your opinions on good C++ books for a new programmer? Note that he is only 13 but strong in math and I think he may enjoy codeing. Thanks, Travis D. Mathison --- --- After three days without programming .. life becomes meaningless ...
Wow, came into work this morning to see quite a few more responses .. thanks to you all for your input ;) Travis D. Mathison --- --- After three days without programming .. life becomes meaningless ...
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C++ is like jumping into the deep end before you know how to swim. I'd suggest a simpler language such as Java (free), C# (free compiler), VB, or Python (free).
Todd Smith
Do you really think so ? Python is nice and easy, I'd admit, but I found Java harder than C++ when learning both at the same time. I admit I had no trouble with pointers, is that what you were thinking of ? As for C#, and especially VB, why learn to do things badly first off ? Why assume the guy is too stupid to learn C++ without giving him a chance ? Christian After all, there's nothing wrong with an elite as long as I'm allowed to be part of it!! - Mike Burston Oct 23, 2001