The Best!!, 23. Mai 2007

This book is simply fantastic!!! Beginners should first start reading some basic feature of the language before using this book!!! Congratulation to Dr Stroustrup.

       A Must-Have! (actually it must be voted 10 stars ...), 13. September 2000

This book is a Must-Have for anyone developing software with C++. The best book ever on the world's #1 programming language ... C++!

       definitive guide to the language, but not for beginners, 17. Juli 2000

As a language reference, I highly recommend this book. Every language feature is explained, with illustrative code snippets. Aside from the section on the standard library, this book improves on the previous edition by incorporating more material on designing using C++. This is significant because a major stumbling block to using C++ well is knowing when and where to use a language feature.

Another major improvement is the section on 'advice' which can be found at the end of every chapter. This portion summarizes what the chapter was trying to teach, with pointers to the relevant part of the book.

As a tutorial for the beginner, I suggest you look elsewhere. The book is not easy to read, since the author tries to explain so much in so little space (if you can call 900 pages 'little').

You will probably read this book more than TWICE. First, to simply try out the language on your compiler (sit in front of your computer when you do). Second, to digest the material on designing using C++ (try doing this away from your computer). Third, to see if you missed out anything significant. You will.

       Very Thurough, 14. Juli 2000

This is a very thurough book about ANSI C++ from the creator. It is not for beginners to programming or C++, but is best used to fill in any holes in your knowledge. This IS the end all be all of ANSI C++ books. It's very 'math-bookey' and some of the sections are difficult to grasp, but if you want to be senior level C++, this will do it.

       Amazing Book for Beginners, 15. Juni 2000

I had to review this book twice because in my last review I had only given the book 4 out of 5 stars, when really this book should be a 7. It is an amazing book for people who have never programmed before in their life. It seems to start really nice and simple and get more complex as you read on. I would recomend this book for people who would like to get into programming and people who would like a good solid beginners book. After reading this book it would be suitable to advance to 'C++ for Dummies' or a book along that line of difficulty. Once again, A great book for Beginners!

By, Maxwell T. Dornes