Absolute C++

If you're not a seazoned programmer, and you need to learn C++, I could not recommend a better book. I've read my fair share of programming texts and most of them make fine references but do a sub par job of teaching you the language. Savitch has written a teaching text that will more than make up for your less than inspiring professor. The text is almost fun to read (lets face it, it's C++; only so much joy can be found... Read Full Review

This book is geared towards those students who have had some programming experience; this is not for absolute beginners and the author makes that perfectly clear in its preface. It is a textbook and not a reference (although it is surprisingly thorough) and those searching for obscure bits of technical information should look elsewhere. Savitch's explanations are very easy to understand and well-considered -- he writes in... Read Full Review

Walter Savitch, the author of the Absolute C++, first edition, has done an amazing job putting together a book that can be used as a teaching aid for second year or first year advanced Computer Science students. Unlike professional books, the author has geared this book towards students with little programming experience in the real-world at least, and has created problems that can aid the student in learning the material... Read Full Review

I have always hated and feared C++. But after I got this book I began to like programming with it. It is good for - beginners - intermediate levels- advanced levels. Advanced students and professional programmers can use it as a reference also. It is a great book for reference. If you want to learn C++ then just get it. It is worth every penny spent on it.

Although I don't believe in the perfect C++ textbook that teaches everything and satisfy the absolute novices as well as the seasoned experts, 'Absolute C++' by Walter Savitch is the very first C++ textbook (the book that teaches you the syntax of C++ language) that really satisfies me with the completeness of its coverage of the C++ language without verbosity of the other countless textbooks available in the market. Its coverage... Read Full Review