Requires Visual C++ to Compile

Herbert Schildt, who is modestly described herein as "the world's number-one programming author", has produced an inspiring and thought provoking book that does explore the power, elegance, and artistry of C++.

However, if you actually want to compile and test the free downloadable code, you will need a Visual C++ compiler, which I do not happen to have. Without it I could not compile the garbage collector for C++ in chapter 2, the multithreading code in chapter 3, or the Internet file downloader in chapter 5. Another annoyance was the fact that several of the downloaded CHAPx.LST files are mislabeled with the wrong chapter numbers, which is unprofessional sloppiness and casts doubts, in my mind at least, about how well this code would have worked even if I could have compiled it.

I'm just glad I borrowed it from the library rather than purchasing it.

Other Reviews

• Of very limited value
• Requires Visual C++ to Compile
• Don't waste your time (Negative 5 stars)
• Excellent Second Book
• Do not read this book