All the C++ must-knows, at your fingertips

Welcome to the petite and practical book that will help you get a handle on C++ basics―quickly. C++ Essentials For Dummies is a straightforward, concise guide that gets straight to the point. Building software? Learning object-oriented programming? Just need a quick refresher? This book has you covered. With crystal-clear explanations and zero filler, it’s the perfect reference to keep by your side as you code. Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone looking to brush up or level up with C++.

Inside…

• Finding accessible code explanations
• Getting concise examples
• Running C++ on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
• Declaring and using variables
• Using loops and functions
• Working with classes, objects, and arrays

John Paul Mueller produced more than 100 books and more than 600 articles on a range of topics, including functional programming techniques, application development using C++, and machine learning methodologies.

Ronald Mak teaches computer science and data science at San Jose State University. He was formerly a senior scientist at NASA and JPL, and has written books on software design, compiler construction, and numerical computing.