C++ All-in-One For Dummies

It helps a lot

Perfect gift for someone who wants to learn to code and prefers reading and makes an excellent gift.

My husband was trying to study to take the c+ and this study book was fantastic. It helped him in so many way to pass the exam.

This is a good way to get this series of books without hunting for them... It does rely on IDEs for certain tutorials, and it has copious screenshots to help, but other than the IDE aspect.. it's solid, even though it is not using the latest C++ standard. Once you get done with this book set, (one book, many little books inside...it is THICK) I suggest getting "Tour of C++" by the inventor of C++ to catch up on what changed since these books were written.

First few chapters got some bad reviews for verbosity. BFD. I challenge you to cite a better instructional guide on C++ actually accessible to me and Joe Blow. Complete most or all of this book and you will be impressed and probably accomplish your intended goal like I did. No, it didn't make me a pro-programmer. Only businesses with paying customers can do that for you but if you run one and can't afford a developer buy this book now!

EXCELLENT

Easy to comprehend, gifting this to a first time programmer. Coding snippets seem easy to follow

It takes clear steps so that I am capable in progamming C++ by the time I'm finished reading the book. Then I can learn controllers to remotely monitor the use of devices.