C++ programming books

[Oliver]

Hi folks,

I have started a new job recently, have found my self needing to learn C++ programming, and am looking for advice on good learning resources.

The sole software developer in my department has just resigned, and I have been asked to take over a section of his job. I have previously done some ANSII C programming, and Java programming in uni, but not for a while, and not really to the extent of a software engineer/programmer. My recent programming experience is more in assembly, and most of my (limited) experience is in hardware.

I will be developing applications and drivers for Windows CE based embedded systems.

My plan is to spend some time learning C++ in a general way, before delving into the application.

I am looking for at least one good printed text, from which to base most of my work, and will of course use online references as well. I think finding good online references should be easy enough, but if anyone could recommend some really good books, that would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Oli

[Oliver]

Hi countzero,

Thanks for your reply. I will definitely track that one down. I guess that is to C++ what The C Programming Language, Kernighan & Ritchie is to C.

Cheers mate,

Oli

[Oliver]

Hey, thanks a lot guys.

@Karlos: Your reference looks like it will have qute relavent examples for my use, thanks.

@Bloodline: I have just downloaded a couple of Bruce Eckle's texts, and am reading one over lunch. Cheers!

I'll see if I can pick up some cheap hard copies from Amazon.

Oli

[Oliver]

Just in case anyone else is has interest in this material, I have also been recommended to look into Microsoft Press publications, for Windows CE applications.

I am going to sign up for MSDN membership: hopefully some of these publications will be freely available.

Thanks again,

Oliver

[Oliver]

Hi Speelgoedmannetje,

What kind of bad experiences would they be? Have you previously done development for embedded Windows?

[Oliver]

Hmm, the incompleteness sounds a bit like what my co-worker has just discovered today.

I think this should be an interesting learning experience.

[Oliver]

Hi Calus,

Thanks for sharing your input on this; much appreciated.

I noticed those books you mentioned when scouring around for resources, and thought they looked good; it's great to have a user's opinion of them too.

I do like to have a range of texts to draw upon as well.

I will be trying to use most of these books in the near future. Hope I can find some in a library.

Cheers,

Oli

[Oliver]

Phantom wrote:
If you are new I recommend "Learn C++ in 21 days" for a start. Bjarne's book is the last one you have to buy, because it's little hard to read if you don't know the basics.

Thanks mate.

[Oliver]

Hi Bloodline,

Thanks for posting back with further details. I'm having a go at the friedspace tutorials now.

Cheers,

Oli