Good C++ for Java developer

Question

Hi, I'm a Java developer primarily, dabbled in a little C# but mainly Java. So I have wanted to get into C++ development for some time now but have not found any on-line tutorials that I liked or are modern. Just so you know I've been developing in Java for about 3 years now and I would like a beginner level book to introduce me to every aspect of the language

Anyone got any good recommendations?

Answer 1

I liked C++ Primer, it's a pretty commonly recommended introduction.

Answer 2

You can find a lot of free and open source C++ books here: http://www.computer-books.us/cpp.php

If you want THE best, but its not free: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201700735/billvennersA/

This is probably one of the best C++ books out there, plus its authored by the created of the C++ language.

Answer 3

Read these books:

• Effective C++
• Sutter's books - Exceptional C++ style for example
• Modern C++ Design

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Answer 4

There is a good book on that topic : C++ For Java Programmers

Answer 5

This question is almost assuredly a dupe, but here are some quick resources ("let me google that for you!"). One a book, one online (tho likely dated):

http://www.amazon.com/C-Java-Programmers-Timothy-Budd/dp/0201612461 http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~hasti/cs368/CppTutorial/index.html

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Answer 7

Given a background in programming, Accelerated C++ by Koenig and Moo is a good choice. Since it's Friday afternoon, maybe I can get away with saying: "but given only a background in Java, you'll probably need something that starts from the beginning like: Programming - Principles and Practice using C++ by Bjarne Stroustrup.

Answer 8

Look under the info tab to get all sorts of starter information:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged?tagnames=c%2b%2b&sort=info&pagesize=50

Answer 9

Because you have previous programming experience, I highly recommend Essential C++. It's very approachable at only 300 pages, but it is a solid intro to C++.