una_020 wrote:
> --- In [email protected], "peternilsson42" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
> wrote:
>> "una_020" <una_020@> wrote:
>>> ...it's better you start off by studying complete 
>>> reference c by herbert schidlt...
>> Schildt is known for his clarity of explanation.
>> Unfortunately, he is also known for having a
>> very poor technical knowledge of C. Indeed, you
>> would probably learn more finding all the errors
>> in his books on C than you would taking them at
>> face value.
>>
>> -- 
>> Peter
>>
> hey peter then which book do u recommend for c/c++?

When you joined c-prog, you should have received an e-mail containing 
the group welcome message. In that message was a list of books that you 
should read. Just in case you missed the message, here is that list of 
books again and the order in which you should be reading them:

"Accelerated C++" by Koenig and Moo (ISBN #020170353X)
"Safe C++ Design Principles" by Thomas Hruska
"The C++ Standard Library" by Nicolai Josuttis (ISBN #0201379260)
"Effective C++" by Scott Meyers (ISBN #0201924889)
"More Effective C++" by Scott Meyers (ISBN #020163371X)

If you are learning or looking to learn C, consider learning C++ 
instead. It is much more versatile and offers powerful features that C 
doesn't offer. If you happen to be already reading something other than 
the books above, seriously consider supplementing or replacing your book 
with the above.

If you can't afford the books mentioned, Bruce Eckel offers "Thinking in 
C++" for free from his website:

http://mindview.net/Books/TICPP/ThinkingInCPP2e.html


And the group owner, Thomas Hruska, has generously donated his book 
"Safe C++ Design Principles" to c-prog group members for free:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/c-prog/files/Books/


Beware any C/C++ author who does not adhere closely to the ANSI C/C++ 
Standard. One very popular author is Yashavant Kanetkar who is the 
author of "Let Us C". His writing may be simple to understand however 
his code is non-ANSI Standard. Similar great writers have shown up over 
the years who tell wonderful stories but don't adhere to the Standards 
defined by the ANSI C/C++ committees.

You should also obtain at least copy of a draft copy of the ANSI C/C++ 
Standard. Draft copies are free and c-prog links to quite a few of them 
here:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/c-prog/links/Standards_001012496381/


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