C++: a Dialogue

This book uses real-life examples carefully tested on real novice programmers to illustrate concepts in the language, rather than artificial, unrealistic examples that do not provide any guidance as to how to use these concepts in real programs. The book concentrates on the computer programming basics that novice programmers need as a foundation for learning how to write programs in the real world. It does not to teach every detail of the C++ language but provides you with the basics. It demystifies computers, so that anyone with the interest and desire to learn how they perform their seemingly magical feats can start down the road to mastery. The author had the help of a real, live novice in writing the book, to help ensure that points that are not clear to novices will be covered thoroughly. C++: A Dialog includes a commercial grade compiler that can be used to produce real programs. Heller uses a light writing style, to avoid "textbook boredom".