C++ For Dummies, 7th Edition

The best-selling C++ For Dummies book makes C++ easier!

C++ For Dummies, 7^th Edition is the best-selling C++ guide on the market, fully revised for the 2014 update. With over 60% new content, this updated guide reflects the new standards, and includes a new Big Data focus that highlights the use of C++ among popular Big Data software solutions. The book provides step-by-step instruction from the ground up, helping beginners become programmers and allowing intermediate programmers to sharpen their skills. The companion website provides all code mentioned in the text, an updated GNU_C++, the new C++ compiler, and other applications. By the end of the first chapter, you will have programmed your first C++ application!

As one of the most commonly used programming languages, C++ is a must-have skill for programmers who wish to remain versatile and marketable. C++ For Dummies, 7^th Edition provides clear, concise, expert instruction, which is organized for easy navigation and designed for hands-on learning. Whether you’re new to programming, familiar with other languages, or just getting up to speed on the new libraries, features, and generics, this guide provides the information you need.

• Provides you with an introduction to C++ programming
• Helps you become a functional programmer
• Features information on classes, inheritance, and optional features
• Teaches you 10 ways to avoid adding bugs

The book incorporates the newest C++ features into the fundamental instruction, allowing beginners to learn the update as they learn the language. Staying current on the latest developments is a crucial part of being a programmer, and C++ For Dummies, 7^th Edition gets you started off on the right foot.

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started with C++ Programming
Chapter 1: Writing Your First C++ Program
Chapter 2: Declaring Variables Constantly
Chapter 3: Performing Mathematical Operations
Chapter 4: Performing Logical Operations
Chapter 5: Controlling Program Flow

Part II: Becoming a Functional C++ Programmer
Chapter 6: Creating Functions
Chapter 7: Storing Sequences in Arrays
Chapter 8: Taking a First Look at C++ Pointers
Chapter 9: Taking a Second Look at C++ Pointers
Chapter 10: The C++ Preprocessor

Part III: Introduction to Classes
Chapter 11: Examining Object-Oriented Programming
Chapter 12: Adding Class to C++
Chapter 13: Point and Stare at Objects
Chapter 14: Protecting Members: Do Not Disturb
Chapter 15: “Why Do You Build Me Up, Just to Tear Me Down, Baby?”
Chapter 16: Making Constructive Arguments
Chapter 17: The Copy/Move Constructor
Chapter 18: Static Members: Can Fabric Softener Help?

Part IV: Inheritance
Chapter 19: Inheriting a Class
Chapter 20: Examining Virtual Member Functions: Are They for Real?
Chapter 21: Factoring Classes

Part V: Security
Chapter 22: A New Assignment Operator, Should You Decide to Accept It
Chapter 23: Using Stream I/O
Chapter 24: Handling Errors — Exceptions
Chapter 25: Inheriting Multiple Inheritance
Chapter 26: Tempting C++ Templates
Chapter 27: Standardizing on the Standard Template Library
Chapter 28: Writing Hacker-Proof Code

Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 29: Ten Ways to Avoid Adding Bugs to Your Program
Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Protect Your Programs from Hackers