Peter Van Weert Books

Begin your programming journey with C++ , starting with the basics and progressing through step-by-step examples that will help you become a proficient C++ programmer. This book includes new features from the C++20 standard such as modules, concepts, ranges, and the spaceship operator. All you need are Beginning C++20 and any recent C++ compiler and you'll soon be writing real C++ programs. There is no assumption of prior programming knowledge.All language concepts that are explained in the book are illustrated with working program examples, and all chapters include exercises for you to test and practice your knowledge. Free source code downloads are provided for all examples from the text and solutions to the exercises.This latest edition has been fully updated to the latest version of the language, C++20, and to all conventions and best practices of modern C++. Beginning C++20 also introduces the elements of the C++ Standard Library that provide essential support for the C++20 language.What You Will LearnWho This Book Is ForProgrammers new to C++ and those who may be looking for a refresh primer on C++ in general.

Learn to program with the updated C++17 language, starting from the basics and advancing through step-by-step examples. No prior programming knowledge is required; all concepts are illustrated with working program examples, and each chapter includes exercises to test your understanding. Code downloads for examples and solutions to exercises are provided. This edition is fully updated to C++17 and modern C++ conventions. It introduces key elements of the C++ Standard Library that support the C++17 language. You will learn to define variables, make decisions, work with arrays, loops, pointers, references, and strings. You'll write your own functions, types, and operators, and grasp the essentials of object-oriented programming, including overloading, inheritance, virtual functions, and polymorphism. Additionally, you'll write generic function and class templates, and get acquainted with modern C++ features such as auto type declarations, move semantics, and lambda expressions, along with the new additions in C++17. This resource is ideal for programmers new to C++ or those seeking a refresher on the C++17 programming language.