Other Seeking a Recommendation for C++ Book

Click For Summary
For those learning C++ for theoretical computing and cryptography, two recommended books are essential. For beginners, "C++ How To Program" by the Dietels is suggested as an effective introductory resource. After mastering the basics, "C++ Primer" by Stanley Lippman is recommended for advancing to an intermediate level. For a comprehensive reference, Bjarne Stroustrup's "The C++ Programming Language" is highly regarded, although it is not suitable for complete beginners due to its complexity. Starting with Stroustrup's book may lead to frustration for those new to programming.
bacte2013
Messages
394
Reaction score
47
Dear Physics Forum advisers,

I am trying to learn the C++ programming language as I need it for my upcoming research in the theoretical computing and cryptography. This is my first time learning the programming language so I am seeking two books (I prefer to learn from the books than using online sources), one covering C++ in the introductory level and one as a detailed, advanced, and referencing book. Could help me?

PK
 
Physics news on Phys.org
For the reference book: Bjarne Stroustrup's "The C++ Programming Language", most recent edition.
 
  • Like
Likes gillouche
The best introductory C++ book would be C++ How To Program By Dietels.
After finishing it, go for C++ Primer by Stanley Lippman. It will drive you to the intermediate level.

DO NOT ever think about starting with Bjarne Stroustrup's book, it is an intermediate/advanced book, and it will drive you crazy if you start with it.
 
Im currently reading mathematics for physicists by Philippe Dennery and André Krzywicki, and I’m understanding most concepts however I think it would be better for me to get a book on complex analysis or calculus to better understand it so I’m not left looking at an equation for an hour trying to figure out what it means. So here comes the split, do I get a complex analysis book? Or a calculus book? I might be able to Borrow a calculus textbook from my math teacher study that for a bit and...

Similar threads

Replies
41
Views
5K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
10K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
540
  • · Replies 0 ·
Replies
0
Views
1K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Replies
12
Views
4K
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
6K