Books for C++

[scylo]

I decided to learn C++ (i have a knowledge of other programming language), So can anybody suggest a good book or site where I could start learning this language...???... And if possible also suggest books from beginners to Pro.. (i hope i can achieve this!! ).... Thanks in advance to anyone who could give me information regarding this!!!!.....

[krishnandu.sarkar]

Object Oriented Programming in C++ by Balaguruswamy

[Liverpool_fan]

Originally Posted by krishnandu.sarkar

Object Oriented Programming in C++ by Balaguruswamy

Average book IMO.
@OP:
Before learning C++, do learn the C programming language if not learnt already. After you are reasonably comfortable with C, then go for C++.
For C++, I recommend Thinking in C++. Google for it. The PDF is FREE.

[scylo]

Thanks for the replies...
Is Let Us C by Yashkant Kanetkar a good book for starting??

[Liverpool_fan]

^ No it isn't. Let us C is a poor book IMO and often uses non-standard and antiquated code. Things are poorly explained too.
For C, I recommend- The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie. Costs just Rs.110 or something.

[prasath_digit]

Some of the good C++ books IMO.

1. The C++ Programming Language.

- Bjarne Stroustrup( Creator of C++ )
- Pearson Education

2. C++: How to Program. ( 7th Edition )

- Paul J. Deitel
- Pearson Prentice Hall

3. C++ Cookbook.

- Jeff Cogswell, Christopher Diggins, Ryan Stephens, Jonathan Turkanis
- O'Reilly

4. C++ From the Ground Up.

- Herbert Schildt
- TATA McGraw Hill

The C++ Programming Language is written by the creator of the C++ language, Bjarne Stroustrup itself!.

[dharmil007]

Originally Posted by Liverpool_fan

^ No it isn't. Let us C is a poor book IMO and often uses non-standard and antiquated code. Things are poorly explained too.
For C, I recommend- The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie. Costs just Rs.110 or something.

iT aint good book ??
i M currently using that book as reference for learning C.
So can u pls. tell me which is a good book ??
What about balaguruswamy's book or else some other u would suggest??

[Liverpool_fan]

Originally Posted by dharmil007

iT aint good book ??
i M currently using that book as reference for learning C.
So can u pls. tell me which is a good book ??
What about balaguruswamy's book or else some other u would suggest??

Just stay away from Yashwant Kanetkar's books. You have been warned.
As I said for C:
The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie.

http://www.amazon.com/Programming-La.../dp/0131103628

(you'll get The Low Price Edition in your bookshop for as low as Rs.110-120)

For C++, Balaguruswamy book is just average IMO. It's not bad as Yashwant Kanetkar's book but it gives me the feeling that it's inadequate.

I guess I should give a link for Thinking in C++.
http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/...ngInCPP2e.html

For fast tracking to C++, I recommend these lectures (in case you just want to have basics of C so as to quickly jump to C++):
http://mindview.net/CDs/ThinkingInC/beta3

[vamsi360]

i don't suggest any books and would advice anyone to just stick to any book and don't change them. Get your basics right. Then internet and bing/google will look after you.

[scylo]

Thanks for the replies guyss... i guess the decision is entirely upto me... thanks y'all

[prasath_digit]

Originally Posted by Liverpool_fan

Just stay away from Yashwant Kanetkar's books. You have been warned.

I also have a dry feeling about Yashawant Kanetkar's books, but they're not very bad either. Some are good too

[infra_red_dude]

Originally Posted by Liverpool_fan

Average book IMO.
@OP:
Before learning C++, do learn the C programming language if not learnt already. After you are reasonably comfortable with C, then go for C++.
For C++, I recommend Thinking in C++. Google for it. The PDF is FREE.

Originally Posted by Liverpool_fan

^ No it isn't. Let us C is a poor book IMO and often uses non-standard and antiquated code. Things are poorly explained too.
For C, I recommend- The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie. Costs just Rs.110 or something.

Dude! recommendation+++++++++++++!

K&R is the best book to learn C in the correct way. Thinking in C++ is also a good book to get into C++.

Also, I've started discouraging people from reading Let us C or whatever by Yashwant Kanetkar. Those books were good 15 years ago when Borland's Turbo C/C++ compilers ruled, but not today. He hasn't updated them and all the code in that is non-portable, antique and non-compliant to any kind of standards!

If anybody is using this book, then please shift to a better book as suggested.

[prasath_digit]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

Dude! recommendation+++++++++++++!

K&R is the best book to learn C in the correct way. Thinking in C++ is also a good book to get into C++.

Also, I've started discouraging people from reading Let us C or whatever by Yashwant Kanetkar. Those books were good 15 years ago when Borland's Turbo C/C++ compilers ruled, but not today. He hasn't updated them and all the code in that is non-portable, antique and non-compliant to any kind of standards!

If anybody is using this book, then please shift to a better book as suggested.

Ok, So Yashawant Kanetkar's books goes down the toilet.............

[infra_red_dude]

Originally Posted by prasath_digit

Ok, So Yashawant Kanetkar's books goes down the toilet.............

Not really. They maybe good for concepts but not syntax or implementation.

[The Unknown]

Most of the indian books focus on windows programming. If you wish to be platform independent, then read this: http://greenteapress.com/thinkcpp
Its a good book IMO.

[prasath_digit]

Originally Posted by The Unknown

Most of the indian books focus on windows programming. If you wish to be platform independent, then read this: http://greenteapress.com/thinkcpp
Its a good book IMO.

i just downloaded tat.....very nice book....thanx for the link..........