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I've mostly done Java at school (univeristy) for the past three years, and don't have much experience in C++, but I'd like to seriously learn/practice it now.

I'm looking for a general C++ book that has the following qualities:
- easy to read
- good explanation on pointers and reference
- a section on common API/libraries/functions used by C++ programmers
- a section on common mistakes/errors that'd occur
- other differences between Java & C++ that I should be aware of
- a good reference book for later

Any ideas?

 

[White Man]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...002-7929974-3877662?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

As far as pointers go, this book did the best job explaining them, in my opinion:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...bs_b_2_1/002-7929974-3877662?v=glance&s=books

(Note that the second book is not so great in other regards)

 

[littlewig]

I have the first Edition of "Absolute C++" and it is great in the regards of common mistakes.

After each section in the book follows a pitfalls section which details some of the problems or common mistakes people make. It's great for a quick little reference to see what you are doing wrong if you wrong into any problems.

It's pretty good on pointers, but the section on Polymorhpism is kinda of bah.

 

[Jimmy Carter]

Honestly, I find Teach Yourself C++ In 21 Days by Jesse Liberty to be fantastic. It's very easy to read. I've made a lot of use of my copy.

 

[Meatpuppet]

http://www.mindview.net/

Get thinking in C++ by Bruce Erkel.

He has it available for download for free (including source code examples) on the website.

Highly recommended.

 

[Macam]

All you really need.