A Nutshell Handbook: Practical C++ Programming

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Fast becoming the standard language of commercial software development, C++ updates the C programming language by adding object-oriented features beneficial for larger graphical applications. This book serves as a complete introduction to C++ for beginners and C programmers transitioning to the language. It emphasizes a practical, real-world approach, focusing on debugging, making code understandable, and interpreting others' code. Written in the accessible style characteristic of Nutshell Handbooks®, it includes exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce concepts, with solutions provided for most. The book describes standard C++ features supported by all UNIX C++ compilers (including gcc) and DOS/Windows compilers (including Microsoft Visual C++). O'Reilly's policy is to avoid publishing multiple books on the same topic for the same audience, leading to the creation of this comprehensive tutorial. It covers the programming process, style, and other essential real-world issues, ensuring readers grasp the material before progressing. While developing this book, another proposal emerged for a tutorial focused on a subset of the language, aimed at readers already familiar with C. This shorter book prepares readers to start programming and understand other C++ references. Both books cater to different audiences but complement each other, recommending that C programmers start with the shorter tutorial before advancing to t