C++ for a Java programmer?

Belisarius · 08-03-2003, 11:01 AM

Having spent four and a half years learning and using Java at my college, I have begun to think it's high time for me to learn C++. I understand the philosophy behind OOP, the C Syntax in general, and good programming practices, so I don't want a beginner's C++ book that will spend a chapter discussing the concept of an object. Any hints?

Valmont · 08-03-2003, 11:27 AM

Yes I have two hints (and a reference) for a more serious approach.

- Thinking in C++ 2nd Ed. Volume 1 (and 2 if you wish).
This is available in pdf and html format all over the net (legally).
Part one is also available in the bookstore. If you can't find it then say so. You can leech it from me then.

- C++ PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE by Bjarne Stroustrup.
ISBN: 0201889544 3rd Edition.
Only the 3rd edition is readable (his english is horrible).
B.S. is the inventor of C++. The 3rd edition is his latest book and offers sections for the beginning C++ programmer and advanced programmer. The sections are marked.

- The Complete Reference C++ Fourth Edition by Herbert Schildt
ISBN: 0-07-222680-3
Complete up-to-date C++ reference with examples. 1000 pages.
Not a learning book. But very good reference.

I have all the books described above.

Valmont · 08-03-2003, 11:38 AM

And Beli, welcome mate.

Belisarius · 08-03-2003, 12:51 PM

Shoulda found a programming board a long time ago. Now if only that Java section were a bit more active . . .

And thanks for the heads up on that first selection. He had quite a good selection of programming books, and I'm looking through the J2EE one right now.

Valmont · 08-03-2003, 03:16 PM

How do I relate J2EE with C++?

I thought it was a Java related thing.

Belisarius · 08-03-2003, 04:12 PM

It is.

I was going to look through the C++ book, but I noticed that he had one on J2EE. The exact definition of Enterprise Java Beans (a component in J2EE) has always puzzled me so I'm looking at the J2EE book right now.