What books should I buy?
Hello everybody,
So recently I've been buy a lot of C++ books. I'm aiming to try and teach myself because i feel that my class as of right now is going pretty slow. Unfortunately while i was looking for an answer to a question while reading "Jumping into C++" I've been hearing the book has bad practices.
which leads me to my question.
What books should a beginner like me start off with?
my ultimate goal is Video Game Programming. Right now i do understand that i need to know C++ before i can think about that. I guess i just need a little help to get a good start. As of right now i have...
-"The C++ Programming Language" - forth edition
-"Beginning C++ Through Game Programming" - Third Edition
-"Jumping into C++"
-"Beginning Game Programming"
and i just ordered
-I just ordered "Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example" ( I've been hearing a lot about this one )
I've notice these books all teach differently but as a beginner like me, i'm open to suggestions of which book would be most suitable for me.
Thank you for reading.
So recently I've been buy a lot of C++ books. I'm aiming to try and teach myself because i feel that my class as of right now is going pretty slow. Unfortunately while i was looking for an answer to a question while reading "Jumping into C++" I've been hearing the book has bad practices.
which leads me to my question.
What books should a beginner like me start off with?
my ultimate goal is Video Game Programming. Right now i do understand that i need to know C++ before i can think about that. I guess i just need a little help to get a good start. As of right now i have...
-"The C++ Programming Language" - forth edition
-"Beginning C++ Through Game Programming" - Third Edition
-"Jumping into C++"
-"Beginning Game Programming"
and i just ordered
-I just ordered "Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example" ( I've been hearing a lot about this one )
I've notice these books all teach differently but as a beginner like me, i'm open to suggestions of which book would be most suitable for me.
Thank you for reading.
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In all honesty if you don't mind reading online using a pc or tablet, this site has vast information including tutorials, and most importantly a lot of helpful people to point you in the right direction.
But... C++ for Dummies is a excellent book : http://www.amazon.co.uk/For-Dummies-Stephen-R-Davis/dp/111882377X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk/280-5266656-8584540
That book takes into account you know nothing at all and takes you through very simple steps.
But... C++ for Dummies is a excellent book : http://www.amazon.co.uk/For-Dummies-Stephen-R-Davis/dp/111882377X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk/280-5266656-8584540
That book takes into account you know nothing at all and takes you through very simple steps.
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My recommendation, along with the book;
C++ Primer (5th Edition)
Stanley B. Lippman et al
would be to get your short list of books and look for them in book stores, libraries or sample chapters and have a read before you buy. Books are a personal thing, it doesn't matter how good the contents are if you can't stand reading it.
PS
I would not recommend "The C++ Programming Language" - forth edition as a beginners book.
C++ Primer (5th Edition)
Stanley B. Lippman et al
would be to get your short list of books and look for them in book stores, libraries or sample chapters and have a read before you buy. Books are a personal thing, it doesn't matter how good the contents are if you can't stand reading it.
PS
I would not recommend "The C++ Programming Language" - forth edition as a beginners book.
@Canis Lupus
yea a read the first chapter and a bit of the second and was pretty lost, i don't regret buying it though. I'm sure one day it will come in need.
@Softrix
That is true, although i guess I'm looking for a well put guide line of what to know first before getting into something else. While im on the internet im sorta just rumbling around everything and everywhere not really getting a structure down.
yea a read the first chapter and a bit of the second and was pretty lost, i don't regret buying it though. I'm sure one day it will come in need.
@Softrix
That is true, although i guess I'm looking for a well put guide line of what to know first before getting into something else. While im on the internet im sorta just rumbling around everything and everywhere not really getting a structure down.
Hiya. I'm not being funny, but my recommendation to you is not to buy anymore books. You have enough by the looks of it.
Also,
In my opinion this is a horrible book for beginners. Those others on that list, and a LOAD of real coding is all you need to get better. At least in the beginning.
As I said though, all in my opinion.
Also,
| "The C++ Programming Language" - forth edition |
In my opinion this is a horrible book for beginners. Those others on that list, and a LOAD of real coding is all you need to get better. At least in the beginning.
As I said though, all in my opinion.
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| As of right now i have... |
But if you do want a book that will last you a long time and cover a large area of C++, see my previous post.
> -I just ordered "Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example"
Start with "Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example"
This thread may be of interest: http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/general/111908/
Start with "Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example"
This thread may be of interest: http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/general/111908/
@JLBorges
Alright thank you, i think I'm going to do exactly that. Thanks everybody.
Alright thank you, i think I'm going to do exactly that. Thanks everybody.
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