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Absolute C++, 2/E
Walter Savitch, University of California, San Diego

ISBN-10: 0321330234
ISBN-13:  9780321330239

Publisher:  Addison-Wesley
Copyright:  2006
Format:  Paper; 976 pp
Published:  02/21/2005


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Absolute C++ continues to be the most comprehensive and accessible C++ programming language book available to both the novice and intermediate programming student. Savitch presents concepts and techniques in a clear and concise style giving readers the opportunity to master key topics like control structures, functions, arrays, pointers and strings, classes and data abstraction, operator overloading, file processing and data structures.  


Features

 Coverage of the (standard template library) STL is covered thoroughly teaching C++ language features.

 

 Full chapter on Recursion.

 

 Advanced C++ topics are covered: virtual functions, inheritance, templates and exceptions.

 

 Extensive coverage of inheritance, polymorphism, and exception handling.

 

 Coverage of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Patterns.

 

 Programming projects providing students the needed practice to master programming concepts.

 

 Complete supplements package including online homework and tutorial tracking resource,   solutions manual, lecture notes,

 power points, source code, test bank, test generator and a companion website.

 

 

 

Available-Addison-Wesley’s CodeMate, The Online Homework and Tutorial Resource:

 

Addison-Wesley’s CodeMate brings this textbook to life and provides the practice needed to master key programming skills. This online resource provides a hands-on experience and targeted feedback-- leading to correctly completed programming projects.   Instructors can track class performance with a Results Manager, while students can measure their own progress as they move through text specific programming projects. A complimentary subscription is offered when a access card is bundled with a new copy of this text.  Codemate is available to qualified adopters.

 


New To This Edition

  • Enhanced STL coverage within STL chapter

 

  • 60% more homework exercises

 

 

  • Updated to meet all the latest ANSI/ISO standards

 

  • Available-Addison-Wesley’s CodeMate Version 2.0(released January 2005), The Online Homework and Tutorial Resource:

 

Addison-Wesley’s CodeMate brings this textbook to life and provides the practice needed to master key programming skills. This online resource provides a hands-on experience and targeted feedback-- leading to correctly completed programming projects.   Instructors can track class performance with a Results Manager, while students can measure their own progress as they move through text specific programming projects. 

 

A complimentary subscription is offered when a access card is bundled with a new copy of this text.  Codemate is available to qualified adopters.


Table of Contents

Chapter 1: C++ Basics

Introduction to C++

Variables, Expressions, and Assignment Statements

Console Input/Output

Program Style

Libraries and Namespaces

 

Chapter 2: Flow of Control

Boolean Expression

Branching Mechanisms

Loops

 

Chapter 3: Function Basics

Predefined Functions

Programmer-Defined Functions

Scope Rules

 

Chapter 4: Parameters and Overloading

Parameters

Overloading and Default Arguments

Testing and Debugging Functions

 

Chapter 5: Arrays

Introduction to Arrays

Arrays in Functions

Programming with Arrays

Multidimensional Arrays

 

Chapter 6: Structures and Classes

Structures

Classes

 

Chapter 7: Constructors and Other Tools

Constructors

More Tools

Vectors-A Preview of the Standard Template Library

 

Chapter 8: Operator Overloading, Friends, and References

Basic Operator Overloading

Friend Functions and Automatic Type Conversion

References and More Overloaded Operators

 

Chapter 9: Strings

An Array Type for Strings

Character Manipulation Tools

The Standard Class string

 

Chapter 10: Pointers and Dynamic Arrays

Pointers

Dynamic Arrays

Classes, Pointers, and Dynamic Arrays

 

Chapter 11: Separate Compilation and Namespaces

Separate Compilation

Namespaces

 

Chapter 12: Streams and File I/O

I/O Streams

Tools for Stream I/O

Stream Hierarchies: A Preview of Inheritance

Random Access to Files

 

Chapter 13: Recursion

Recursive void Functions

Recursive Functions that Return a Value

Thinking Recursively

 

Chapter 14: Inheritance

Inheritance Basics

Programming with Inheritance

 

Chapter 15: Polymorphism and Virtual Functions

Virtual Function Basics

Pointers and Virtual Functions

 

Chapter 16: Templates

Function Templates

Class Templates

Templates and Inheritance

 

Chapter 17: Linked Data Structures

Nodes and Linked Lists

Linked List Applications

Iterators

Trees

 

Chapter 18: Exception Handling

Exception Handling Basics

Programming Techniques for Exception Handling

 

Chapter 19: Standard Template Library

Iterators

Containers

Generic Algorithms

 

Chapter 20: Patterns and UML

Patterns

UML

 

Appendix 1: C++ Keywords

Appendix 2: Precedence of Operators

Appendix 3: The ASCII Character Set

Appendix 4: Some Library Functions

Appendix 5: Old and New Header Files

Further Reading

Index

 


Next Edition(s)

  • Absolute C++, 5/E
    Savitch & Mock
    ©2013  |  Addison-Wesley  |  Paper; 984 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 013283071X  |  ISBN-13: 9780132830713
    Brief Description  |  More Info

  • Absolute C++, 4/E
    Savitch
    ©2010  |  Addison-Wesley  |  Paper; 984 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0136083811  |  ISBN-13: 9780136083818
    Brief Description  |  More Info



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