Ok, I have a fairly decent knowledge of the basics of C++ and i have been learning a lot from TOTWGPG, but ive decided to try and increase my knowledge of C/C++. Now I have a limited budget and I have been trying to decide between getting "The C Programming Language" by K&R, or getting "C++ the Complete Reference". Since I can only afford one, and I can't make up my mind, I was wondering if anyone knew anything about these books and which would be a better choice for where I am. ------------------------------ If someone asks you "A penny for your thoughts" and you put your two cents in, do you get change? Edited by - GarlandIX on March 16, 2002 1:57:14 PM

Firstly, make your mind up. Do you want to learn C or C++? They are 2 different languages that provide very different ways of solving similar problems. My personal recommendation would be to learn C++, and to use the book Accelerated C++ as a guide. If you really do aspire to becoming a good C++ programmer, you need to know about the STL, templates, defining ADTs, automatic memory management and the like. This book has it all. If you want a reference book, then it should be The C++ Programming Language 3rd edition.

It should be noted that The C++ Programming Language third edition is written by Bjarne Stroustrup and can be found for free online in pdf format from one of his websites. I seem to have misplaced the link but it shouldnt be to hard to find. It really is a good book, but like SabreMan said, use it only asa reference. It wasn''t designed for learning.

I highly recommend Thinking in C++ by Bruce Eckel. This book is truly a masterpiece, just look it up on Amazon to read the reviews. The best part is, he released it for free on the internet! Grab it here http://www.bruceeckel.com/


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Original post by wild_pointer
It should be noted that The C++ Programming Language third edition is written by Bjarne Stroustrup and can be found for free online in pdf format from one of his websites.

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If you find an online version, then it''s illegal.

Thinking in C++ is the bomb. Just download it. The best exercise I could suggest is to do every exercise in the whole book. Then you will be ready to program games.

I''d go with ''Accelerated C++'', especially after reading TOTWGPG.

You''ll need it.