Best C++ Tutorial

**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

) 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

**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/AS...606415-7543721

**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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