This book instructs the reader how to program in C++ both on Windows platforms and on Unix-based platforms, such as Linux. It contains separate chapters on the major features of the C++ language. There are complete example programs that illustrate each aspect of C++. It begins by explaining how to download and install a free C++ compiler so that the reader can quickly begin to create their own executable programs by copying the book's examples.
This book makes no assumption that the reader will have previous knowledge of any programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Each chapter builds the reader's knowledge of C++. By the end of this book the reader will have gained a sound understanding of the C++ language and be able to write their own C++ programs and compile them into executable files that can be run on any compatible computer.
