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Object-Oriented Programming in C++ begins with the basic principles of the

C++ programming language and systematically introduces increasingly
become a game advanced topics while illustrating the OOP methodology. While the structure

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programmer : A guide of this book is similar to that of the previous edition, each chapter reflects the
by Jacob Marner, latest ANSI C++ standard and the examples have been thoroughly revised to
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Robert Lafore has been writing books about computer programming since
1982. His best-selling titles include Assembly Language Programming for the
IBM PC, C Programming Using Turbo C++, C++ Interactive Course, and Data
Structures and Algorithms in Java. Mr. Lafore holds degrees in mathematics
and electrical engineering, and has been active in programming since the days
of the PDP-5, when 4K of main memory was considered luxurious. His
interests include hiking, windsurfing, and... read more

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Lafore could explain quantum physics to an infant, August

13, 2002
Reviewer: dddsss from USA
Concerning OOP in C++ and Data Structures and Algorithms in Java

I've been a software engineer for roughly two years now. I was fortunate to
have learned C++ and Data Structures by books written by Lafore. In my time
in the field, I've noticed that I have a much stronger understanding of C++ and
Data Structures than many of my senior programmers. It appears that the books
they learned from in college were so esoteric and academic (Introduction to
Algorithms (MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science))that they
actually fear opening the book, let alone creating binary trees, heaps and
weighted graphs. Of course they are also C spaghetti programmers and they
have no problem with global variables.

When I was in college the required C++ text was Deitel and Deitel's C++ How
to Program. The book was just plain boring to me, fell apart and looked like it
was written in some sort of linux text editor. Although the other half of C++
programmers prefer this book over any other, I eventually used Lafore's Object
Oriented Programming in C++ to learn the material. OOP in C++ is actually
fun to read compared to the snoozers the old guys used to read.

In my opinion, there is no other technical writer that compares. He makes the

material so easy you are convinced that you are missing something. When I
hear a senior programmer talk in fear about data structures and that scary
"Object Oriented Programming" I always have to question if they know
something about OOP and DSA that I don't know about? Is there? Cuz I'm still

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questioning it. I'm ok with the OPP but that spegetti code scares the daylights
out of me.

Drawbacks: Lafore only brushes the surface of Big O notation and pseudo
code in his data structures book. He also worded the book so nicely that many
of my senior programmers have made degrading comments about how the
book was written for grade schoolers, yet they use my Lafore's Data Structure
book 10 times more than they do their "MIT algorithms" book. That's got to
say something.

If your taking a college course, use Lafore's books as backup text books. You'll
be thankful you did.

I like this guys writing so much I wait for his next book as if it he was Stephen
King. I feel like a groupie.

Well anyway..
Thanks,
Dave

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The *best* C++ text there is., March 1, 2003

Reviewer: A reader from White Bear Lake, MN United States
I teach CSci at a community college in Minnesota. I've used Robert Lafore's
texts before in my classes and currently use this text in my C++ class. It is an
outstanding book. Robert Lafore explains difficult concepts better than any
other programming language author. In particular, his illustrations are
*extremely* useful in understanding important C++ concepts. His writing style
is easy to understand and the programming examples are excellent. There are
few typos or mistakes in his books and the end of chapter exercises are very
good. My students uniformly like his book and agree that it really helps them
learn a difficult topic. C++ is a very complex programming language. This
book is your best ticket to gaining an understanding.

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The best C++ book for beginners!, March 29, 2003

Reviewer: Aditya Rajgarhia from New Delhi, India
Object Orienter Programming in C++ by Robert Lafore is by far the most

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comprehensive book on the subject. I started programming in 1999 at the age

of 14, and have since gone on to learn various languages and algorithms in
detail. Robert Lafore was my first programming book; it is still the one that I
use most often. This book has everything that a beginner/intermediate
programmer needs to know about C++, and Lafore has done an excellent job in
explaining every single concept in simple language, with the use of real world
examples.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to master C++.
However, this book is not for advanced programmers, as it does not have
complex algorithms. Yet, it serves its purpose, as these algorithms are too
sophisticated for new peogrammers. Moreover, unlike a lot of programming
books, it doesn't have typing errors. Pick up a copy, I guarantee that you will
crack your school exam - I have consistently been getting straight A's
throughout high school in computer science, thanks to Robert Lafore.

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Reviewer: Jeffrey Armbruster (see more about me) from Rancho
Santa Margarita, CA USA
Robert LaFore is the best computer science author on the planet. You will
understand the material because of his quality and skill at explaining the
material.

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