C++ Interactive Course

by Robert Lafore

Book Overview

Aimed at beginning programmers who not only want to learn C++, but who want to take advantage of the interactivity the Web makes possible. The book stands alone as an OOP tutorial, but also offers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571690638
• ISBN13: 9781571690630
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Waite Group Press
• Length: 650 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 7.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Clarity - Simplicity - Brilliance

In general most college textbooks are average to mediocre, but this one should be the template or standard in how to write a brilliant textbook. If this is required by your instructor for a C++ course, you won't need the instructor. Lafore understands the 'divide and conquer' concept of teaching better than any author I have ever read. C++ is the Mt Everest of computer languages. Robert Lafore reduces it to a walk in the park. I highly recommend it!!!!

A Brilliant Intro to C++

I learned C++ from one of Robert Lafore's earlier books and I must say that this tops even that book. I've read about 5 books on the C++ language now and I've skimmed through about 20 more. This book is by far and away my favorite. First of all, he introduces objects in chapter 1, and you are writing object code from day 1. Many other books teach objects as an afterthought and teach nothing about thinking and coding in OOP. This book makes the user think in OOP, and the examples lend themselves well to the paradigm to get the reader thinking on the right track.The Discussions are lame and should just be dropped. The little quizes at the end of each section are priceless, very well written. The exercises are fun, and easy yet give you a bit of experience in syntax issues.I taught an informal C++ programming class from this book and all of the students liked the book a lot. The last 3 chapters are rather technical and offer a nice introduction to the highly advanced features of C++, though the STL is covered as lightly as possible. Of all the C++ books that I own, whenever I have to write code this is the one I carry with me as a reference. This is a GREAT place to start C++, and I recommend it highly.

Serious minded learning for C++

C++ Interactive is a gem among programming books. I am a self taught programmer turning professional and do a great deal of my own learning straight out of texts. When a book is as well written as Robert Lafore's is, keep an eye out for furter titles from this author. The course does not waist your time teaching procedural language applications of C++ and then somewhere in the middle begin intoducing OOP, rather from the first programming example on, Lafore uses OOP to teach C++. The examples are well written and well documented. The practice exams at the end of every section helped me focus a great deal. The programming exercises are a wonderful tool to firm up the new insights you have gained. My critical side would note that there are a few small, and I do mean very small, drawbacks to this text. The interactive sight no longer exsists, though when I used it, when it existed, the site was of limited help. The quizes at the end of every section occasionaly have incorrect answers posted in the appendix, and a VERY few of the programming excersizes you will have difficulty in coding if you are useing Visual C++. Be sure to take a look at the apendix D. Some of the info there is useful though created with VC++5.0 in mind. Overall, I have already recommended this book to several people and will continue to do so. It is well worth the money. :-)

Great but Beware...

The absolute BEST book for learning C++! But take note: This book no longer has an interactive (Distance Learning) course, i.e. the internet site has been eliminated (EZONE - Marquette press). Wrote and asked why; Sam's replied that this book was no longer in print - and EZONE has been eliminated (01/13/00). Therefore, there is no custimized instruction, interactive testing, or certification. Still, the fact remains: Lafore is one of if not the greatest authors for C++. I wish he'd also write a book on Visual C++...

Provides a Solid Understanding of C++

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who desires an solid understanding of C++. After (foolishly) purchasing a number of ...In 24 Hours books and being totally frustrated, I stumbled upon this book. Lafore presents his material in a clear and complete fashion, yet in an easy to read format. This book is not about Visual C++, MFC, or Windows programming, its about understanding the C++ Language. After reading this book (and spending the time understanding the clearly laid out examples) you should be able to easily progress on to the other aspects of actually using C++ to program (the Windows interface etc.) listed above.My thanks to the author (and I hope he considers writing a Visual C++ / MFC book in the future).