Learning to program in C++ /

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Author / Creator:Heller, Steve, 1949 April 17-
Imprint:Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall PTR, 2001.
Description:xliii, 1056 p. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disk (4 3/4 in.)
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4537589
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Other uniform titles:Heller, Steve, 1949 April 17- Who's afraid of C++?
Heller, Steve, 1949 April 17- Who's afraid of more C++?
ISBN:0130324108
Notes:Includes index.
Previously published as: Who's afraid of C++? / Steve Heller and Who's afraid of more C++? / Steve Heller. Both books integrated and updated as: Learning to Program in C++.
System requirements for accompanying computer disc: PC; DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, or NT.
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Letter from a Novice
  • Chapter 1. Introduction to Programming
  • Definitions
  • Baby Steps
  • Chapter 2. Hardware Fundamentals
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Behind the Curtain
  • Odometer Trouble
  • Exercises
  • Registering Relief
  • Review
  • Conclusion
  • Answers to Exercises
  • Chapter 3. Basics of Programming
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Speed Demon
  • Lost in Translation
  • What's Going on Underneath?
  • Who's on First?
  • Exercises, First Set
  • A Cast of Characters
  • Exercises, Second Set
  • In and Out
  • If Only You Knew
  • While We're on the Subject
  • Exercises, Third Set
  • Just up the Block
  • At the Fair
  • Exercises, Fourth Set
  • Review
  • Conclusion
  • Answers to Exercises
  • Chapter 4. More Basics
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Algorithmic Thinking
  • You May Already Have Won
  • Index Variables
  • To Really Foul Things Up Requires a Computer
  • Review
  • Exercises
  • Conclusion
  • Answers to Exercises
  • Chapter 5. Functional Literacy
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Functioning Normally
  • Using a Function
  • The Man behind the Curtain
  • Automatic Pilot
  • Scoped Out
  • Exercises, First Set
  • Think Globally?
  • Nesting Instinct
  • Review
  • Exercises, Second Set
  • Conclusion
  • Answers to Exercises
  • Chapter 6. Taking Inventory
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Pay Some Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain
  • Taking Stock
  • More Definitions
  • Common Behavior
  • Go to the Head of the class
  • Shop till You Drop
  • References Required
  • Review
  • Exercises
  • Conclusion
  • Answers to Exercises
  • Chapter 7. Stringing Along
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Playing out the string
  • The Dynamic Duo, new and delete
  • Caution: Construction Area
  • Constructive Criticism?
  • Tricky Assignment
  • Assignment of Responsibility
  • References Required
  • Hello, operator?
  • Equality Now!
  • Review
  • Exercises
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 8. Down the Garden Path
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Copy Cat
  • Private Property: Keep Out!
  • First Review
  • A String of Wins
  • Initial Here
  • Second Review
  • Exercises
  • Conclusion
  • Answers to Exercises
  • Chapter 9. Stocking Up
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Taking Inventory
  • Claiming an Inheritance
  • A Dated Approach
  • More Definitions
  • Protection Racket
  • Stream of Consciousness
  • We All Stream for Strstream
  • Review
  • Exercises
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 10. Pretty Poly
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Polymorphism
  • Exercises, First Set
  • Pretty Polly Morphic
  • More Definitions
  • Paging Miss Management
  • Setting the Standard
  • Base Instincts
  • References Count
  • Starring Sharon Sharalike
  • For the Benefit of Posterity
  • Review
  • Exercises, Second Set
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 11. The Home Inventory Project
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Homing In
  • Interface R Us
  • What They Don't Know Won't Hurt Them
  • A Smith and Wesson Beats Four Aces
  • Back to the Future
  • 'Tis a Gift to Be Simple
  • Facing the Music
  • Review
  • Exercises
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 12. Homeward Bound
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • Super-String Theory
  • Home, Sweet Home
  • Putting It All Together
  • Round and Round We Go
  • Review
  • Exercises
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 13. Stealing Home
  • Definitions
  • Objectives of This Chapter
  • The Final Voyage
  • Utility Room
  • Checking the Inventory
  • Homing In
  • Are We Having Fun Yet?
  • Review
  • Exercises
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix A. Tying up Loose Ends
  • Wrapping Up
  • Appendix B. Glossary
  • About the Author
  • Index