Sams Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a Day, 9th Edition

In just one hour a day, you will have all the skills you need to begin programming in C++. With this complete tutorial, you will quickly master the basics, and then move on to more advanced features and concepts. Completely updated for the latest C++ standard, this book presents the language from a practical point of view, helping you learn how to use C++ to create faster, simpler, and more efficient C++ applications.

Master the fundamentals of C++ and object-oriented programming

Understand how C++ features help you write compact and efficient code using concepts such as lambda expressions, move constructors, and assignment operators

Learn best practices and avoid pitfalls

Learn the Standard Template Library, including containers and algorithms used in most real-world C++ applications

Test your knowledge and expertise with exercises at the end of every lesson

Learn on your own time, at your own pace:

• No previous programming experience required
• Write fast and powerful C++ programs, compile the source code, and create executable files
• Learn object-oriented programming concepts such as encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism
• Use algorithms and containers from the Standard Template Library to write feature-rich yet stable C++ applications
• Learn how automatic type deduction helps simplify C++ code
• Develop sophisticated programming techniques using lambda expressions, smart pointers, and move constructors
• Master the features of C++ by learning from programming experts
• Learn C++ features that allow you to program compact and high-performance C++ applications