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Anyone know a good C++ book for beginners? Looking for a friend

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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 05:56 PM
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Default Anyone know a good C++ book for beginners? Looking for a friend

I have a friend starting out in C++. I have Deitel and Deitel Third Edition, How to C++ Program, but I don't think it'll be good for him.

anyone else have any good recommendations? thanks.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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You could try those "dummy books"

You know.. ____ for dummies.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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I learn languages by hacking other ppls code and using online documentation/guides.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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Originally posted by The Unabageler
I learn languages by hacking other ppls code and using online documentation/guides.
amen, that's how i learned coldfusion and java (some of it anyways...).
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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amen, that's how i learned coldfusion and java (some of it anyways...).
Damn..you hackers...
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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Originally posted by mrkim019


Damn..you hackers...
HACK THE PLANET YO!!!!!!!

lol
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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I've been trudging through "C++ Primer Plus" by Stephen Prata, which has been pretty good. It assumes basic computer/programming knowledge, but moves at a pretty slow pace, good for a beginner.
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 05:34 AM
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Check out the "Nuts & Bolts" Series by Osborne books.
They are very very good. I think the C++ ones are
written by Herbert Schildt.
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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You can always try those "Learn ___ in 21 days" books. I have one for XML, and it's not too bad.

I actually have the C Primer book by Prata and it's pretty good. I'll have to check out his C++ Primer book.
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 10:15 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by integrate
[B]I have a friend starting out in C++.
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