Needed another draft or two

This book seemed to start out rather well, but the further I got into it the more obvious it became that it was rushed. Some issues are minor draft errors like "above" rather then "before" or "earlier", but others are more severe. Errors like exercises descriptions so vague they can't even be completed, practice exercises and chapter material based upon C++ features that haven't been covered at all (or in nearly enough detail) to be completed, and syntax errors in the book's examples that keep programs from compiling are major roadblocks for an inexperienced programmer. Even already having some prior experience with C, I found myself having difficultly getting through this book. The problems aren't too bad in the earlier chapters, but they become more and more prevalent as the book progresses.

Overall I'd say it's a descent choice for those with some prior C++ experience looking for review, but for those with little or no programming experience at all, I'd strongly recommend avoiding this book.

Other Reviews

• Needed another draft or two
• Good book, hard to use software, absolutely inappropriate language for beginners
• Brilliant beginner's book
• Another beginner's book in the "Who's afraid of C++" vein
• Great Introduction