Thinking in C: Foundations for Java & C++, by Chuck
Allison (a MindView, Inc. Seminar on CD ROM, 1999, available at
http://www.MindView.net). A course including lectures and slides in the
foundations of the C Language to prepare you to learn Java or C++. This is not
an exhaustive course in C; only the necessities for moving on to the other
languages are included. An extra section covering features for the C++
programmer is included. Prerequisite: experience with a high-level programming
language, such as Pascal, BASIC, Fortran, or LISP.
The C++ Programming Language, 3rd edition,
by Bjarne Stroustrup (Addison-Wesley 1997). To some degree, the goal of the book
that you’re currently holding is to allow you to use Bjarne’s book
as a reference. Since his book contains the description of the language by the
author of that language, it’s typically the place where you’ll go to
resolve any uncertainties about what C++ is or isn’t supposed to do. When
you get the knack of the language and are ready to get serious, you’ll
need it.
C++ Primer, 3rd Edition, by Stanley Lippman
and Josee Lajoie (Addison-Wesley 1998). Not that much of a primer anymore;
it’s evolved into a thick book filled with lots of detail, and the one
that I reach for along with Stroustrup’s when trying to resolve an issue.
Thinking in C++ should provide a basis for understanding the C++
Primer as well as Stroustrup’s book.
C & C++ Code Capsules, by Chuck Allison
(Prentice-Hall, 1998). Assumes that you already know C and C++, and covers some
of the issues that you may be rusty on, or that you may not have gotten right
the first time. This book fills in C gaps as well as C++ gaps.
The C++ ANSI/ISO Standard. This is not free,
unfortunately (I certainly didn’t get paid for my time and effort on the
Standards Committee – in fact, it cost me a lot of money). But at least
you can buy the electronic form in PDF for only $18 at
http://www.cssinfo.com.
Large Scale C++ (?) by John Lakos.
C++ Gems, Stan Lippman, editor. SIGS publications.
Not all of these are currently available.
Computer Interfacing with Pascal & C (Self-published via
the Eisys imprint; only available via the Web site)
Using C++
C++ Inside & Out
Thinking in C++, 1st edition
Black Belt C++, the Master’s Collection (edited by Bruce
Eckel) (out of print).
Books that go more deeply into topics of the language, and
help you avoid the typical pitfalls inherent in developing C++
programs.
Effective C++ and More Effective C++, by Scott
Meyers.