Does any body use Schildt for C++
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Well, I have hopped between lots of books for learning\referring C++. But I guess, Herbert Schildt's book The C++ Complete Reference has been the most productive use of my time. I have also used Bruce Eckel's Thinking in C++ for some time, but found it a little verbose. Of course I also have a copy of Stroustrp's book but this one is like four times MSDN + GCC documentation + various tutorials together. So, I read the book only when I have time in hand. But Schildt's book is very different. Fast and to the point. But people here seem to have a special dislike towards the book! Don’t know why! What do you guys use? Anyone is\was using Schildt?
Abhishek The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. --Mark Twain
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Well, I have hopped between lots of books for learning\referring C++. But I guess, Herbert Schildt's book The C++ Complete Reference has been the most productive use of my time. I have also used Bruce Eckel's Thinking in C++ for some time, but found it a little verbose. Of course I also have a copy of Stroustrp's book but this one is like four times MSDN + GCC documentation + various tutorials together. So, I read the book only when I have time in hand. But Schildt's book is very different. Fast and to the point. But people here seem to have a special dislike towards the book! Don’t know why! What do you guys use? Anyone is\was using Schildt?
Abhishek The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. --Mark Twain
AbhishekBK wrote:
But people here seem to have a special dislike towards the book! Don’t know why!
I've not read any of his books but I do know that the C++ gurus at the Association of C and C++ Users (some of whom are on the C++ standards panel) detest him. Look up the book reviews here: http://accu.org/[^] Reviews of Schildt are here: http://accu.org/index.php/book_reviews?url=search.xqy%3Fx&term=schildt&field=author[^] I've tended to use a variety of books myself over the years, as no one book tells you enough.
Kevin
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Well, I have hopped between lots of books for learning\referring C++. But I guess, Herbert Schildt's book The C++ Complete Reference has been the most productive use of my time. I have also used Bruce Eckel's Thinking in C++ for some time, but found it a little verbose. Of course I also have a copy of Stroustrp's book but this one is like four times MSDN + GCC documentation + various tutorials together. So, I read the book only when I have time in hand. But Schildt's book is very different. Fast and to the point. But people here seem to have a special dislike towards the book! Don’t know why! What do you guys use? Anyone is\was using Schildt?
Abhishek The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. --Mark Twain
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The book that I thumb the most at the moment is The C++ Standard Library by Nicolai M. Josuttis. It really is exceptional, and if you want to get into the STL, it's the best place to start IMHO.
Yes, it's a good book. Mind you I'm gradually forgetting all my C++. Not done any for 18 months.
Kevin
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Well, I have hopped between lots of books for learning\referring C++. But I guess, Herbert Schildt's book The C++ Complete Reference has been the most productive use of my time. I have also used Bruce Eckel's Thinking in C++ for some time, but found it a little verbose. Of course I also have a copy of Stroustrp's book but this one is like four times MSDN + GCC documentation + various tutorials together. So, I read the book only when I have time in hand. But Schildt's book is very different. Fast and to the point. But people here seem to have a special dislike towards the book! Don’t know why! What do you guys use? Anyone is\was using Schildt?
Abhishek The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. --Mark Twain
Never heard of the Schildt's book. My "weapon of choice" for everyday work is Stroustrup.