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adamcox
May 28th, 2001, 09:54 AM
What does everyone think is the best C++ tutorial for people who have never programmed in C or C++ before, and only have experience of VB and web programming, cos my friends asked me for a recommendation, and I don't know which is the best?
parksie
May 28th, 2001, 10:36 AM
C++ for Dummies. It's fairly comprehensive and quite fun :)
CyberCarsten
May 28th, 2001, 11:21 AM
I would agree with parksie (finally :D) about that one.
For Dummies books teaches you the language in a fun and easy (and last but not least, in an understandable way!!)
I have just recently finished the book "Visual C++ 6 for Dummies" which shows some basic MFC, and all the basics of C++.
Wynd
May 28th, 2001, 11:26 AM
I would have to say Teach yourself c++ in 21 days by Sams. That is what I learned on, at least.
Vlatko
May 28th, 2001, 12:16 PM
Does anyone know if there is an online version of C++ for Dummies?
adamcox
May 28th, 2001, 12:19 PM
Not as far as I know, the best tutorial I've seen on-line is at InformIT (http://www.informit.com)
CyberCarsten
May 28th, 2001, 12:34 PM
At my homepage www.cybercarsten.cjb.net there are a few good C++ tutorials.
sail3005
May 28th, 2001, 02:32 PM
I think that the best is C++ How to program. By Deitel and Deitel

It is very good
adamcox
May 28th, 2001, 03:07 PM
Where can I get this (is it a book or what?)

Adam
sail3005
May 28th, 2001, 04:08 PM
Oh, sorry. Yes, it is a book. The newest edition is the 3rd edition. Here is the link for Amazon.com. They shoud have a little more info on it.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0130895717/o/qid=991084109/sr=2-1/ref=aps_sr_b_1_1/107-3606415-7543721
adamcox
May 28th, 2001, 04:26 PM
From the Amazon review, it does look very cool indeed. Thanx for that.
Megatron
May 28th, 2001, 04:28 PM
I think Teach Yourself C++ in 21 days is an easy and simply way to learn the basics of C++.
adamcox
May 28th, 2001, 04:33 PM
Thats the way I learnt C++ and I felt it was very good, I'm just looking for everyones opinion, who has more experience from me, so I can give the best recommendation to my friend.
sail3005
May 28th, 2001, 05:58 PM
The thing that i like about the deitel book over the sams book is that it goves real world examples. It would demonstrate a class that would actually be useful. Where as the sams tutorial would use a class to make a "cat" or somthing.
Wynd
May 28th, 2001, 07:05 PM
Lol, true. What kinds of classes does the Deitel and Detel book use?
sail3005
May 28th, 2001, 07:38 PM
Many things. Their examles would show you how to say calculate PI, and other useful things. Sorry, can't really think of any specifics at the moment, but just trust me...
adamcox
May 29th, 2001, 05:56 AM
Yeah, those cat examples really started to get on my nerves.
Megatron
May 29th, 2001, 02:51 PM
Maybe the Cat class was a bit corney for people, it did teach the basics of was a class does, and how it's used.
sail3005
May 29th, 2001, 04:07 PM
I guess i can see how it may help someone with no programming experience, although it didn't help me much. I never really understood the purpose of a class until i learned by reading the deitel book.
sail3005
May 29th, 2001, 04:17 PM
Basically, to sum it up:

If you want an OK free tutorial that can be found on the web, go with Sams.

If you don't mind spending about $65.00 and going to the book store, but want a little more in return, go for C++ how to program, by deitel and deitel.

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