Название: Beginning C++23 From Beginner to Pro, 7th Edition
Автор: Ivor Horton, Peter Van Weert
Издательство: Apress
Год: 2023
Страниц: 938
Язык: английский
Формат: True PDF, True EPUB
Размер: 13,4 MB

Begin your programming journey with C++ , starting with the basics and progressing through step-by-step examples that will help you become a proficient C++ programmer. This book includes new features from the C++23 standard. All you need are Beginning C++23 and any recent C++ compiler and you'll soon be writing real C++ programs.

There is no assumption of prior programming knowledge. All language concepts that are explained in the book are illustrated with working program examples, and all chapters include exercises for you to test and practice your knowledge. Free source code downloads are provided for all examples from the text and solutions to the exercises.

This latest edition has been fully updated to the latest version of the language, C++23, and to all conventions and best practices of modern C++. This book also introduces elements of the C++ Standard Library that provide essential support for C++23. After completing this book, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to build your first C++ applications.

We assume no prior programming knowledge. If you are keen to learn and have an aptitude for thinking logically, getting a grip on C++ will be easier than you might imagine. By developing C++ skills, you’ll be learning a language that is already used by millions and that provides the capability for application development in just about any context.

C++ is powerful. Very powerful. Arguably, more powerful even than most programming languages. So, yes, like with any powerful tool, you can wield some considerable damage if you use it without proper training. We often compare C++ to a Swiss Army knife: age-old, trusted, incredibly versatile, yet potentially mind-boggling and full of pointy things that could really hurt you. But once someone tells you what all those pointy things are for and teaches you some elementary knife safety rules, you’ll never have to look for another pocket knife again.

C++ does not need to be dangerous or difficult at all. C++ today is much more accessible than many assume. The language has come a long way since its conception nearly 40 years ago. We’ve learned how to wield all its mighty blades and tools in the safest and most effective way possible. And more importantly, the C++ language and its Standard Library have evolved accordingly to facilitate this. The past decade has seen the rise of what is now known as modern C++. Modern C++ emphasizes the use of newer, more expressive, and safer language features combined with tried and tested best practices and coding guidelines. Once you know and apply a handful of simple rules and techniques, C++ loses much of its complexity. The key is that someone properly and gradually explains not simply what you can do with C++ but rather what you should do with C++. And that’s where this book comes in!

What You Will Learn:
Begin programming with the C++23 standard
Carry out modular programming in C++
Work with arrays and loops, pointers and references, strings, and more
Write your own functions, types, and operators
Discover the essentials of object-oriented programming
Use overloading, inheritance, virtual functions, and polymorphism
Write generic function and class templates, and make them safer using concepts
Learn the ins and outs of containers, algorithms, and ranges
Use auto type declarations, exceptions, move semantics, lambda expressions, and much more

Who This Book Is For:
Programmers new to C++ and those who may be looking for a refresh primer on C++ in general.