C++ Primer, 4th Edition

Description

This popular tutorial introduction to standard C++ has been completely updated, reorganized, and rewritten to help programmers learn the language faster and use it in a more modern, effective way.

Just as C++ has evolved since the last edition, so has the authors' approach to teaching it. They now introduce the C++ standard library from the beginning, giving readers the means to write useful programs without first having to master every language detail. Highlighting today's best practices, they show how to write programs that are safe, can be built quickly, and yet offer outstanding performance. Examples that take advantage of the library, and explain the features of C++, also show how to make the best use of the language. As in its previous editions, the book's authoritative discussion of fundamental C++ concepts and techniques makes it a valuable resource even for more experienced programmers.

Program Faster and More Effectively with This Rewritten Classic

• Restructured for quicker learning, using the C++ standard library
• Updated to teach the most current programming styles and program design techniques
• Filled with new learning aids that emphasize important points, warn about common pitfalls, suggest good programming practices, and provide general usage tips
• Complete with exercises that reinforce skills learned
• Authoritative and comprehensive in its coverage

The source code for the book's extended examples is available on the Web at the address below.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Preface     xix

Chapter 1. Getting Started      1

1.1 Writing a Simple C++ Program    2

1.2 A First Look at Input/Output     5

1.3 A Word About Comments     10

1.4 Control Structures     11

1.5 Introducing Classes    20

1.6 The C++ Program    25

Chapter Summary    28

Defined Terms    28

Part I. The Basics    31

Chapter 2. Variables and Basic Types    33

2.1 Primitive Built-in Types    34

2.2 Literal Constants     37

2.3 Variables     43

2.4 const Qualifier    56

2.5 References    58

2.6 Typedef Names    61

2.7 Enumerations    62

2.8 Class Types     63

2.9 Writing Our Own Header Files    67

Chapter Summary    73

Defined Terms     73

Chapter 3. Library Types      77

3.1 Namespace using Declarations      78

3.2 Library string Type     80

3.3 Library vector Type      90

3.4 Introducing Iterators      95

3.4.1 Iterator Arithmetic      100

3.5 Library bitset Type      101

Chapter Summary      107

Defined Terms      107

Chapter 4. Arrays and Pointers 109

4.1 Arrays      110

4.2 Introducing Pointers      114

4.3 C-Style Character Strings      130

4.4 Multidimensioned Arrays      141

Chapter Summary      145

Defined Terms      145

Chapter 5. Expressions      147

5.1 Arithmetic Operators      149

5.2 Relational and Logical Operators      152

5.3 The Bitwise Operators      154

5.4 Assignment Operators      159

5.5 Increment and Decrement Operators      162

5.6 The Arrow Operator      164

5.7 The Conditional Operator      165

5.8 The size of Operator      167

5.9 Comma Operator      168

5.10 Evaluating Compound Expressions      168

5.11 The new and delete Expressions      174

5.12 Type Conversions      178

Chapter Summary      188

Defined Terms      188

Chapter 6. Statements      191

6.1 Simple Statements      192

6.2 Declaration Statements      193

6.3 Compound Statements (Blocks)      193

6.4 Statement Scope      194

6.5 The if Statement      195

6.5.1 The if Statement else Branch      197

6.6 The switch Statement      199

6.7 The whileStatement      204

6.8 The for Loop Statement      207

6.9 The do while Statement      210

6.10 The break Statement    

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