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 | | An Introduction to Computing Using C++ and Object Technology by William H. Ford, William R. Topp ISBN-10: 9780132681520 ISBN-10: 0-13-268152-8 ISBN-13: 9780132681520 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-268152-0 Paperback 1998-09-05 Prentice Hall Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Successful authors William Ford and William Topp have written the first introductory programming book using C++ that concentrates on teaching object design. The authors recognize that program design is one of the most difficult concepts for an introductory programmer. They introduce program design through detailed examples, case studies, and object design methodology and tools such as Unified Modelling Language (UML). The authors carefully walk the reader through the principles of top-down design to produce complete real-world applications. | ||
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Very badly written book The authors definitely had good intentions in writing this book, unfortunately it came out a little bit different. I had to buy this book, despite the fact that I had a couple of others, because it was required by my college instructor. It has a few fundamental defects, which make it very difficult to use as a textbook. First of all, one might assume that it is intended for a beginner, because it covers lots of elementary material found in any beginner book. At the same time authors intend to introduce the reader to more advanced topics of OOP and here the problems arise. In whole book the reader cannot find one place where the exact form of header file definition is written. You have to search other books or the header file listings to figure out how. But this is one of the most important steps in learning to write your own classes! Another, even bigger defect is the authors' presentation of examples. Solutions (mostly sketchy) of pretty difficult problems are given in a space of a couple of pages, which can only form an impression that either the authors are geniuses, or the readers are idiots, if they are unable solve the same problems that fast. Where is the natural, gradual approach, which is necessary for understanding any serious science (and C++ definitely is one)? Is there any procedure or mechanism to determine if the declaration and implementation of a class is complete and no more attributes or variables are necessary? One could expect an answer to this question from a book completely devoted to OOP, but don't expect to see it in this book, as well as answers to many other important questions. | ||
This book is a piece of... You will not know what I mean untill you buy and use this book. It is not meant for first semester students as the review mentioned. It sucks...examples are so hard, and approach used in the book in so difficult to understand | ||
Why to write such a book I dont understand why these two authors are wasting their time by writing such a non sense book. Thi sbook is meant to be for someone who is really a C++ programmer. So, the title of the book should be: ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE 10 YEARS experience in C++. DOnt bother and buy the book. It is raelly not simplified. Thank you | ||
Do Not Purchase!! I am currently using this book for a textbook in my C++ class. It is terrible. The layout is bad, and there is no quick easy reference section. And the examples....let's not get started. I suppose that if you had prior knowledge in programming this book would be okay. But otherwise, stay away from it. | ||
Good for learing, even better for reference If you want to learn C++, this is the book. It covers the areas very well, perfect examples, and brilliant syntax definitions. If you learn the metods in the book, you will have a nice clean coding habit, which will be of good use at any time. The CD-Rom that comes with the book is not of great use (if any at all), but never the less, this book covers all of the basic areas giving the reader a insight into all aspects WITHOUT confusing him. Once you have learned C++, it is a VERY good book to use for reference. | ||