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Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours is a hands-on guide to the C++ programming language. Readers are provided with short, practical examples that illustrate key concepts, syntax, and techniques. Using a straightforward approach, this fast and friendly tutorial teaches you everything you need to know, from installing and using a compiler, to debugging the programs you've created, to what's new in C++14. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common C++ programming tasks Quizzes and exercises at the end of each chapter help you test yourself to make sure you're ready to go on Learn how to...*Install and use a C++ compiler for Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux* Build object-oriented programs in C++* Master core C++ concepts such as functions and classes* Add rich functionality with templates and lambda expressions* Debug your programs for flawless code* Learn exception and error-handling techniques* Put to use the new features in C++14, the latest version of the language* Create and use templates* Control program flow with loops* Store information in arrays and strings* Declare and use pointers* Use operator overloading* Extend classes with inheritance* Use polymorphism and derived classes* Employ object-oriented analysis and design |