Re: Accelerated C++ book outdated?

From: David Rasmussen (david.rasmussen_at_gmx.net)
Date: 01/22/04 

Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:48:05 +0100

Peter Koch Larsen wrote:
>
> I would not call that advice lousy. In fact, the book that taught me C++ was
> the second edition of that book - and the third edition is one of the best
> C++ books, I've read ever. I find it gives an excellent introduction to C++,
> including historical background and paradigms.
> Of course, Koenigs book also rates to be first class (based on review and
> the extracts, I've read).
>

The advice is lousy because even if TC++PL is an excellent book, AC++ is
just much more excellent when it comes to _learning_ C++. I am not
saying that you can't learn C++ from TC++PL. A lot of people did,
including you. I am just saying that as good as it might be for that
purpose, AC++ is much better. It is not as complete as TC++PL, and not
as good as a reference. But it is much more to the point when it comes
to teaching good habits and avoiding pitfalls.

I have both books, and they're equally excellent in their niche:
teaching and reference.

I recommend you read and absorb AC++ first, then TC++PL. "The Design And
Evolution Of C++" is also a very exciting read.

/David

/David

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