Good c++ book?

[drew.]

Ok, tomorrow after school im planning on going to the book store to look at some php books you guys recommended for me erlier, but i also would like to learn c++. Is c++ the language used for programing half life server watch? And if so would a first project of making a really simple server connection program be a good, and easier program to make? Imma go dll dev-c++ right now and look around with it. So what is a good c++ book that will teech me to program windows programs

I sound clueless, this i know

THANKS,
Andrew

[TheJackal]

Your first program will probably be a "Hello World" program, basically a program that just displays "Hello World" on the screen. It will be a while before you will be skilled enough to write any client/server apps.

As for books check out one of the 'Sams Teach Yourself C++ In 24 Hours' or Sams Teach Yourself C++ In 21 Days' books.

[ZeratulsAvenger]

I dont know of any books, as I have yet to buy any(I have no time anyways, what with school and all :(), but I do have some links to multiple online resources... possibly some e-books as well. Should you be interested, PM me I guess.

[ghost2003]

I just started learning c++ today. I use dev-c++ 4 and im learning from www.cprogramming.com its a great site and free, take a look before you spend money on a book.

[cypher1919]

Originally posted by TheJackal
.As for books check out one of the 'Sams Teach Yourself C++ In 24 Hours' or Sams Teach Yourself C++ In 21 Days' books.

Books a Million has these books for around 40 bucks. Buying the books will also will be useful in the future in case your internet is down.

[AerynSedai]

if you are getting into networking, you will undoubtedly be starting with the berkeley sockets interface. i highly recommend the books by W. Richard Stevens. he is by far one of the best technical book writers and an extremely knowledable fellow.
most of the books will avoid anything like sockets programming, but even seemingly complicated programs like echo servers, telnet daemons, and even simple web servers can all be written in less than 200 lines of code.
i don't think it is a matter of it being harder, it is just a matter of what you start learning first. unfortunately, a sound knowledge of data structures and program flow is highly recommended before starting any language.
otherwise, i haven't come across an intro programming book in any language that i liked or that anyone i know has actually stuck to. its kinda like a sticking diet if you ask me. you will get discouraged and quite fast when you realize how hard it is. stick to it.

AS

[drew.]

thanks for the replies and ill take a look later tonight at that website. They have sams teach yourself c++ with a cd that contains the source codes used in the book, a compiler, dev-c++ ide, and some debugger for 29.99. Is this a good deal? And will it help me learn it fairly easily?

THANKS,
Andrew

[TheJackal]

All of the "Teach yourself in 24 Hours" books are good, and for $29.99 with a CD containing source code, and a compiler, you cant go wrong.