Thinking in C++: Practical Programming, Volume 2 1st Edition

Bruce Eckel has an amazing ability to break down complex topics and make them easy to understand without simplifying or compromising the concepts themselves. Together, both volumes of Thinking in C++ make for the best crash course in C++ programming I've ever seen. Not only do they teach the fundamentals of the language itself and the standard template library, but they manage to imbue readers with excellent programming practices along the way. The Thinking in C++ series serves as an outstanding primer for practical C++ programming or as preparation for more advanced studies.I do have one caveat, but it's unrelated to the actual content of the book. Both volumes are printed using extremely thin, flimsy paper. Despite weighing in at a lengthy 806 pages, Practical Programming is never-the-less about two-thirds the size of a number of 600-700 page volumes on my shelves. This wouldn't be a serious complaint, except it throws into question the long-term durability of the book as a reference manual. On the bright side, this edition of the Thinking in C++ series has some of the best cover artwork I've ever seen in a computer-related text.

The First Law of Technical Documentation states that:"The more complicated the subject, the less will be written about it, and the more likely there will be errors in what is written".This explains why typical programming books will have fifteen pages on If statements, but only a paragraph that says that "Interrupts can be serviced".Bruce does a masterful job of building the readers up so they are able to gradually yet thoroughly assimilate the subject matter. Thanks to years of putting on seminars and taking comments from readers, he teaches in useful and productive increments without overwhelming the readers. His examples are well thought out and useful. He actually responds to questions and comments. Please don't spam him, he seems like a genuinely nice guy! I look forward to taking one of his seminars in person.

I have 6 C or C++ reference books at my work desk. The two volumes by Bruce Eckel are the best.(Thinking in C++ and Practical Programming.) The print is large and readable. There are many examples. The explanations areclear. I give them 5 stars + .

I really enjoyed this book. The author's writing style makes it a pleasure to read and keeps you interested. I highly recommend this book to any novice programmers wishing to learn C++! Thanks to Bruce Eckel for providing the definitive C++ book!

There is no doubt this is a great book. However as a programmer with 10+ years c++ experience, I still find some chapters are not that easy to read.

No doubt a very nice book to have in hand. The best thing i found is i learnt a lot as a beginner from this book and now after many years of experience, still use it as a reference book.

I do not appreciate it's very very much, cause the book that I received is dirty and water. Feel like passed many hand.

Very good, although printing quality (code listings) could be better. Includes some obsolete libraries such as ZThreads. I prefer a more C++ 11 oriented publication instead of this roughly C++98 based one. Buy it only for a low price.