hitechoutlaw Posted April 28, 2003 Posted April 28, 2003 does any one know of a really good one for someone that has never used any kind of c language before. i was looking on http://www.bn.com (cuz thats a store near where i live) and thought this might be a good one http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2VK7SI725N&isbn=0764508687&itm=2 should i get that one or is there a better one? Thanks -Hitech Quote
wyrd Posted April 28, 2003 Posted April 28, 2003 Have you programmed in other languages before? If so I'd recommend ... C Programming Language Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis Ritchie http://search.barnesandnoble.com/textbooks/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=37SE9JX2QF&isbn=0131103628&TXT=Y&itm=1 However if you're more interested in learning how to use a compiler or Visual Studio this isn't the book for you, as this book doesn't cover either in the slightest degree. Quote Gamer extraordinaire. Programmer wannabe.
hitechoutlaw Posted April 28, 2003 Author Posted April 28, 2003 the only other language i've used is vb and not that much. i would like a book that covered the visual studio stuff with the vc++ Quote
*Experts* Nerseus Posted April 28, 2003 *Experts* Posted April 28, 2003 I can't comment directly on any books in particular, but I can mention this. VC++ books come in two flavors: those that deal with the visual parts of VC such as adding controls and changing properties and using MFC, and those that deal with the language = C++. Most of the books with "VC++" in the title will focus on the IDE and control-oriented portion while books on C++ will focus on the language. Since both VC++ and C++ have been around for quite a long time, I'd suggest going to your local library where you can find FREE books on VC++ and C++ the language. Also, used book stores carry a plethora of books on both subjects. At used prices, you can often get two or three books for the price of one. One last comment - if you want to buy online (after you've perused the books first-hand), I'd suggest looking at http://www.bookpool.com. They seem to have the cheapest computer books around. -Ner Quote "I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center." - Kurt Vonnegut
Leaders John Posted April 28, 2003 Leaders Posted April 28, 2003 Personally I would reccomend learning the core C++ stuff first before getting into coding for windows. For that reason I would reccomend "C++ How to Program" which is what I used, and still do, when learning C++. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0130384747/qid=1051571398/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-5890230-6560659 It is very informative and teaches you the core language from the ground up. After learning all that stuff then you could worry about programming for windows. There is also a nice, free, development environment called Dev C++ that you can get here: http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html Good Luck with it :D Quote "These Patriot playoff wins are like Ray Charles songs, Nantucket sunsets, and hot fudge sundaes. Each one is better than the last." - Dan Shaughnessy
hitechoutlaw Posted April 28, 2003 Author Posted April 28, 2003 ok i'll keep that in mind while i'm looking for a book. Thanks -Hitech Quote
hitechoutlaw Posted April 29, 2003 Author Posted April 29, 2003 Orbity, is that book for the complete c++ n00b? -Hitech Quote
Leaders John Posted April 29, 2003 Leaders Posted April 29, 2003 yes. They actually use it in many college courses too Quote "These Patriot playoff wins are like Ray Charles songs, Nantucket sunsets, and hot fudge sundaes. Each one is better than the last." - Dan Shaughnessy
hitechoutlaw Posted April 29, 2003 Author Posted April 29, 2003 ok kool. Does it come with a compiler or will Dev-C++ work? Thanks -Hitech Quote
Leaders John Posted April 29, 2003 Leaders Posted April 29, 2003 You can use Dev C++ or the included version of "Visual C++ 6.0 Introductory Edition", this means that all your apps will have a message box shown when they are run because you are not allowed to distribute the executable. Quote "These Patriot playoff wins are like Ray Charles songs, Nantucket sunsets, and hot fudge sundaes. Each one is better than the last." - Dan Shaughnessy
wyrd Posted April 29, 2003 Posted April 29, 2003 Before making any drastic decisions and buying anything based off our opinions here, be sure to go down to your local bookstore and thumb through the various C/C++ books to see which one actually fits your needs and also make sure you can understand it. Quote Gamer extraordinaire. Programmer wannabe.
hitechoutlaw Posted April 29, 2003 Author Posted April 29, 2003 Thanks Orbity. I'll be sure to do that wyrd, Thanks -Hitech Quote
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