--- product_id: 185857371 title: "C++ Crash Course: A Fast-Paced Introduction" price: "£50.96" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/185857371-c-crash-course-a-fast-paced-introduction store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # C++ Crash Course: A Fast-Paced Introduction **Price:** £50.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** C++ Crash Course: A Fast-Paced Introduction - **How much does it cost?** £50.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/185857371-c-crash-course-a-fast-paced-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the Publisher 'Comprehensive' " A comprehensive book, both in size (over 700 pages, taking 5 months to review) and breadth of coverage . . . All in all, highly recommended." —ACCU 'Highly Effecient' "Thanks to the really good writing style and enough examples, I gained some new insights into how the language is supposed to be used properly, as well as a drive to dive deeper into the intricacies of it. I admire how the author of the book was able to include the most important knowledge in such a highly efficient way to learn." —InnateCoder 'My Favorite' "I have sampled a number of books on this topic and they all suffer some limitations, this one is my favorite so far." —David Weiseth, desertcart reviewer About the Author Josh Lospinoso , PhD, is an entrepreneur who served 15 years in the US Army. As a cyber officer, Josh wrote dozens of infosec tools and taught C++ to junior developers. He has spoken at a wide range of conferences, published over 20 peer-reviewed articles, is a Rhodes Scholar, and holds a patent. In 2012, he co-founded a successfully acquired security company. He keeps a blog and is an active contributor to open source software. Who Should Read This Book This book is intended for intermediate to advanced programmers already familiar with basic programming concepts. If you don’t specifically have system programming experience, that’s okay. Experienced application programmers are welcome. No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide. Review: A quality modern C++ primer - Physically, the book was lightly worn, but the content is clear and brilliant. It’s an accessible tutorial on modern C++ - perfect to update this crusty old 20th century C++ hacker. Review: Does exactly what it says, and does it well. - On the book's web site (found at ccc "dot" codes) it says the following: "C++ Crash Course is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to Modern C++ for experienced programmers." And that is exactly right. If you are already comfortable in at least one other language, know your way around an IDE, compiler, linker, etc., and need to get up to speed in current C++, then you will really like this book. If you are coming from C, you will love it. I'm an engineer, and have been writing software for decades in several languages. Long ago ('90's) I even wrote some things in C++. But a lot has changed, and I was looking for something to bring me up to date on the language today. This book fit the bill perfectly. Also, the book's web site has source code for examples & exercise solutions, (also on git) and best of all a very thorough Errata. desertcart sent me a second printing, which is nice because a lot of typos were fixed in the second printing. But if you have a 1st printing - no worries. Just print out the errata and get out your pencil! ## Features - Book: c++ crash course: a fast-paced introduction - Language: english - Binding: paperback ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #55,742 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in C++ Programming Language #8 in Object-Oriented Design #12 in Computer Systems Analysis & Design (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 364 Reviews | ## Images ![C++ Crash Course: A Fast-Paced Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cLm2n3bXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quality modern C++ primer *by P***R on March 30, 2026* Physically, the book was lightly worn, but the content is clear and brilliant. It’s an accessible tutorial on modern C++ - perfect to update this crusty old 20th century C++ hacker. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does exactly what it says, and does it well. *by M***2 on June 30, 2021* On the book's web site (found at ccc "dot" codes) it says the following: "C++ Crash Course is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to Modern C++ for experienced programmers." And that is exactly right. If you are already comfortable in at least one other language, know your way around an IDE, compiler, linker, etc., and need to get up to speed in current C++, then you will really like this book. If you are coming from C, you will love it. I'm an engineer, and have been writing software for decades in several languages. Long ago ('90's) I even wrote some things in C++. But a lot has changed, and I was looking for something to bring me up to date on the language today. This book fit the bill perfectly. Also, the book's web site has source code for examples & exercise solutions, (also on git) and best of all a very thorough Errata. Amazon sent me a second printing, which is nice because a lot of typos were fixed in the second printing. But if you have a 1st printing - no worries. Just print out the errata and get out your pencil! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book. *by F***S on June 23, 2020* I'm a self-taught, beginner developer, with minor projects done for friends and family (I mean, no money involved haha). As a passionate man, I wanted a book that wasn't plain theory and allowed me to learn while having fun, as I find intellectual challenges very appealing. This book was it. It explains concepts, with examples everywhere and then it's just "now you". It encourages you to practice, to make "real-world" programs piece by piece until it works as expected. It makes you think until you laugh because you understood how flexible C++ is and how easy...it's just great. It's an incredible language and a great book. Part I takes you through C++ fundamentals. Beware that it's not an introductory book as it assumes you already know some fundamental stuff (for example, what an object is). Rather, it shows you the language specification and features with nice examples. Part II is dedicated to libraries and frameworks and the way you can use them to enhance your code. ## Frequently Bought Together - C++ Crash Course: A Fast-Paced Introduction - Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming - Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/185857371-c-crash-course-a-fast-paced-introduction](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/185857371-c-crash-course-a-fast-paced-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*