I am very much interested in learning C++ and I have checked out a book from my public library entitled C++ For Dummies. lol. Well has anybody read this entire book because I have only gotten into like the first 100-150 pages of it and would like to know of some other books I should read with it. I like it so far and I am learning fairly quickly. (I am at classes at this point) Also some online tutorials or free eBooks would be cool.

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I used to learn from Robert Lafore, it is one of best book for beginners. If you don't know C or any programming language and are new in programming then I would recommend you this book.

As far as ebooks are considered, I haven't found any good one. Ebooks are good only for reference for a particular topic and for expert program. For any query in C or C++ you can always use the treasure of Trap17, its members, to solve the problem.

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I have a fairly advanced knowledge of programming and I am pretty far into my C++ for Dummies book. I currently know Perl, PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Batch programming, and of course a little C++. Also, could you reccomend a few specific books. C++ only though. I don't really think that C will be as useful.

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If you are familiar with languages (others) and know basics of programming languages , there are three books that i would recommend.

1. C++: The Complete Reference eBooks By: Herbert Schildt
2. C++ Gems By Stanley B. Lippman and
3. C++ primer.

These books are awesome for deeper knowledge...
Let me know if you need more help on this.

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Could I get a link to the eBook please. I might try and see if I can print it out. I am really interested in the eBook.

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It takes years to be an expert programmer. But heres a good place: http://newdata.box.sk/bx/c/

Did a Mod or an Admin delete my getting started on C thread?

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Um, I am learning C++ not C. I do not believe it is neccessary to learn C when I can just use C++. I am only 14 and I am going to be a game programmer, so I need to learn C++ and stuff.

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