C++: The Complete Reference( Series - The Complete Reference )

The Definitive Guide to C++.

Master programmer and best-selling author Herb Schildt has updated and expanded his classic reference to C++. Using expertly crafted explanations, insider tips, and hundreds of examples, Schildt explains and demonstrates every aspect of C++. Inside you'll find details on the entire C++ language, including its keywords, operators, preprocessor directives, and libraries. There is even a synopsis of the extended keywords used for .NET programming. Of course, everything is presented in the clear, crisp, uncompromising style that has made Herb Schildt the choice of millions. Whether you're a beginning programmer or a seasoned pro, the answers to all your C++ questions can be found in this lasting resource..

Detailed coverage includes: . . Data types and operators . Control statements . Functions . Classes and objects . Constructors and destructors . Function and operator overloading . Inheritance . Virtual functions . Namespaces . Templates . Exception handling . The I/O library . The Standard Template Library (STL) . Containers, algorithms, and iterators . Principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) . Runtime type ID (RTTI) . The preprocessor . Much, much more . .

Best-selling genius Herb Schildt covers everything from keywords, syntax, and libraries, to advanced features such as overloading, inheritance, virtual functions, namespaces, templates, and RTTI--plus, a complete description of the Standard Template Library (STL).