Beginning C++17

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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.