Cplusplus.in.24.Hours.Sams.Teach.Yourself.6th.Edition

Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours is a hands-on guide to the C++ programming language. Readers are provided with short, practical examples that illustrate key concepts, syntax, and techniques. Using a straightforward approach, this fast and friendly tutorial teaches you everything you need to know, from installing and using a compiler, to debugging the programs you’ve created, to what’s new in C++14. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common C++ programming tasks Quizzes and exercises at the end of each chapter help you test yourself to make sure you’re ready to go on Learn how to... Install and use a C++ compiler for Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux Build object-oriented programs in C++ Master core C++ concepts such as functions and classes Add rich functionality with templates and lambda expressions Debug your programs for flawless code Learn exception and error-handling techniques Put to use the new features in C++14, the latest version of the language Create and use templates Control program flow with loops Store information in arrays and strings Declare and use pointers Use operator overloading Extend classes with inheritance Use polymorphism and derived classes Employ object-oriented analysis and design Table of Contents Part I: Beginning C++ HOUR 1: Writing Your First Program HOUR 2: Organizing the Parts of a Program HOUR 3: Creating Variables and Constants HOUR 4: Using Expressions, Statements, and Operators HOUR 5: Calling Functions HOUR 6: Controlling the Flow of a Program HOUR 7: Storing Information in Arrays and Strings Part II: Classes HOUR 8: Creating Basic Classes HOUR 9: Moving into Advanced Classes Part III: Memory Management HOUR 10: Creating Pointers HOUR 11: Developing Advanced Pointers HOUR 12: Creating References HOUR 13: Developing Advanced References and Pointers Part IV: Advanced C++ HOUR 14: Calling Advanced Functions HOUR 15: Using Operator Overloading Part V: Inheritance and Polymorphism HOUR 16: Extending Classes with Inheritance HOUR 17: Using Polymorphism and Derived Classes HOUR 18: Making Use of Advanced Polymorphism Part VI: Special Topics HOUR 19: Storing Information in Linked Lists HOUR 20: Using Special Classes, Functions, and Pointers HOUR 21: Using New Features of C++14 HOUR 22: Employing Object-Oriented Analysis and Design HOUR 23: Creating Templates HOUR 24: Dealing with Exceptions and Error Handling Part VII: Appendixes APPENDIX A: Binary and Hexadecimal APPENDIX B: Glossary APPENDIX C: This Book’s Website APPENDIX D: Using the MinGW C++ Compiler on Windows