Thinking in C

by Bruce Eckel

Thinking in C++ is ideal for anyone already familiar with C who now wants to learn C++. Eckel has synthesized more than five years of C++ teaching and programming experience into a well-structured course that moves step-by-step through each important C++ concept. He highlights poorly-understood C++ features like virtual functions, which can improve productivity.

Genres: Programming, Nonfiction, Reference, Technology, Computers, Software, Technical

816 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Bruce Eckel is a computer programmer, author, and consultant.
Eckel's best known works are Thinking in Java and the two-volume series Thinking in C++, aimed at programmers wanting to learn the Java or C++ programming languages, respectively, particularly those with little experience of object-oriented programming.
Eckel was a founding member of the ANSI/ISO C++ standard committee.

Reviews

[Mark Procarione · Rating 5 out of 5]

In-depth coverage of every useful feature C++ has to offer. An invaluable reference for anyone needing to learn the ins and outs of C++. Also has an excellent chapter covering the abstraction of objects. A must-read.

[Donald Plugge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being an IT guy, I have lots of programming manuals and books. Bruce Eckel is one of the better technical writers. I haven't reviewed many of my technical books for Goodreads. And this one is rather old, yet it is full of good information on both the specific language of C++; on coding philosophies and on specific techniques. Bruce wrote a similar tome on Java. This book can be a template for how to write a good reference manual.

dgp

[The Bird from Twin Peaks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typos, no errata, mediocre examples. Still, a fair introduction.