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| View Larger Image | Programming and Problem Solving With C++
by Chip Weems, Nell B. Dale, Mark R. Headington
| | List Price: | $94.95 |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 65674 | | Studio: | Jones & Bartlett Publishers | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 1100 | | Publication Date: | December 31, 1969 | | Publisher: | Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
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Book Description
Programming and Problem Solving with C++, Fourth Edition provides an accessible introduction to C++ and object-oriented programming. With straightforward examples and complete case studies, this text helps readers develop good programming habits right from the start. Both algorithmic development and functional decomposition design methodology are emphasized. Function interface design, modular design, data abstraction, and abstract data types are explored in a supportive teaching style. The text discusses metalanguages explicitly, introduces Big-O notation early, and guides students through the C++ classes, encapsulation, information hiding, and object-oriented software development. A chapter on templates and exceptions enables the reader to maximize their potential and master topics once considered too advanced for beginner students. Featuring new exercises and updated problem-solving cases studies throughout, Programming and Problem Solving with C++, Fourth Edition is the essential text for your introductory programming courses. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 43 reviews)
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purchase of the "Programming and Problem Solving with C++" book 
We are very happy with this purchase. The book was in a very good condition; it is exactly the book we needed, and the price was very good too. Also, we received the book pretty quickly, thanks for the care and handling of the seller(s).
June 29, 2008 | |
not the best book for beginners 
I had to get this book for a class. Luckily, I had previous experience with C++. If you aren't required to buy this for a class, don't get it. There's too much jargon, not enough explaining, and poor examples.
We don't even review it in class. Not one bit. We might do a review every now and then, but other than that, the instructor steers clear of this book for good reason.
September 17, 2007 | |
A good book but you need more 
I am an intelligent, Ivy educated person who took Intro. to C++ and the professor used this book.
This book had me from Chapters 1-5 but when it started Chapter 6 (Looping) that was when I decided this book was not for me.
While the book is written well, my complaint it that it goes into too much nitty-gritty detail. Every rule and EVERY exception is covered in this book. I think they could have left some of this out and made the Chapters shorter and easier to read.
But my real complaint with this book is that the theory in the text DID NOT help me with the lab assignments. While I gained a general understanding of the material, I was unable to successfully complete the lab assignments. That is due to the lack of real-world examples in this book.
Long story short, this is not a bad book to learn C++, but you definitely need more resources to round out your knowledge.
August 04, 2007 | |
Confusing and difficult to understand for beginners in C++
I am a computer science major and after reading this book I was confused. Programming in C++ for the first time can lead to many errors for beginners and seeking help from this book is not the solution. I had to visit my professor everyday after class just to understand how to program in C++, which made this book useless. I read the book over and over, the more I read it the more confused I got. I have thought about giving up in pursuing my major after reading this book. Try to avoid teachers who uses this book, it is not for beginners.
October 15, 2006 | |
OK, I guess 
This book is OK, but it leaves a lot to be desired. For some reason the author has 2 different chapters on looping; it would make more sense to put them into one chapter ("while" loops in chapter 6 and "do while" and "for" loops in chapter 9...). Most of the examples used are convoluted or even as the author puts it "nonsensical." The author also has a tendency to ramble on. There is lots of additional text printed here. Chapters often span 50 pages, but maybe only 80% is really worth spending a lot of time on. Oh, this book also falls in the "expensive" catagory... $80+ for a paperback???
December 17, 2004 | |
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