Modern C++ for Absolute Beginners: A Friendly Introduction to C++ Programming Language and C++11 to C++20 Standards

by Slobodan Dmitrovic

Learn the C++ programming language in a structured, straightforward, and friendly manner. This book teaches the basics of the modern C++ programming language, C++ Standard Library, and modern C++ standards. No previous programming experience is required. C++ is a language like no other, surprising in its complexity, yet wonderfully sleek and elegant in so many ways. It is also a language that cannot be learned by guessing, one that is easy to get wrong and challenging to get right. To overcome this, each section is filled with real-world examples that gradually increase in complexity. Modern C++ for Absolute Beginners teaches more than just programming in C++20. It provides a solid C++ foundation to build upon. The author takes you through the C++ programming language, the Standard Library, and the C++11 to C++20 standard basics. Each chapter is accompanied by the right amount of theory and plenty of source code examples.You will work with C++20 features and standards, yet you will also compare and take a look into previous versions of C++. You will do so with plenty of relevant source code examples.What You Will LearnWork with the basics of types, operators, variables, constants, expressions, references, functions, classes, I/O, smart pointers, polymorphism, and more Set up the Visual Studio environment on Windows and GCC on Linux, where you can write your own codeDeclare and define functions, classes, and objects, and organize code into namespacesDiscover object-oriented classes and objects, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and more using the most advanced C++ featuresEmploy best practices in organizing source code and controlling program workflowGet familiar with C++ language dos and donts, and moreMaster the basics of lambdas, inheritance, polymorphism, smart pointers, templates, modules, contracts, concepts, and moreWho This Book Is For Beginner or novice programmers who wish to learn C++ programming. No prior programming experience is required.

Genres: Programming, Technical

326 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 21, 2020

Reviews

[Edwin Dalorzo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a fast-paced introduction to C++. It covers all the basics and in that sense is that the author says it’s for beginners. However, it just teaches you syntax and absolutely nothing of how to use the language for practical purposes and I don’t think beginners are going to appreciate that. On the other hand, seasoned developers that are looking to get a quick introduction to C++ modern syntax and features will find this a book a useful reference.

[Chris Mylonas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Provides a short and brief intro to modern C++ features. Suitable for getting a summary of features of C++ 11 to C++ 20.

[Dorian Gutowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

To start with? A suitable position. However, to learn specific applications in practice, you will need to look for additional books.

[Martin J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written, concise and simplified introduction to C++. The main title does not do it justice, the subtitle describes the book much better. The book has just enough theory, tons of examples, and plenty of solved exercise to reinforce the learned material. If you do not want to start with a 1000+ pages book on C++, then this is a book for you.