C++ for Dummies, 7th Edition (Paperback, 7)

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with C++ Programming 7

Chapter 1: Writing Your First C++ Program 9

Chapter 2: Declaring Variables Constantly 33

Chapter 3: Performing Mathematical Operations 47

Chapter 4: Performing Logical Operations 53

Chapter 5: Controlling Program Flow 69

Part II: Becoming a Functional C++ Programmer 87

Chapter 6: Creating Functions 89

Chapter 7: Storing Sequences in Arrays 105

Chapter 8: Taking a First Look at C++ Pointers 121

Chapter 9: Taking a Second Look at C++ Pointers 135

Chapter 10: The C++ Preprocessor 153

Part III: Introduction to Classes 167

Chapter 11: Examining Object-Oriented Programming 169

Chapter 12: Adding Class to C++ 175

Chapter 13: Point and Stare at Objects 191

Chapter 14: Protecting Members: Do Not Disturb 207

Chapter 15: “Why Do You Build Me Up, Just to Tear Me Down, Baby?” 215

Chapter 16: Making Constructive Arguments 225

Chapter 17: The Copy/Move Constructor 247

Chapter 18: Static Members: Can Fabric Softener Help? 261

Part IV: Inheritance 271

Chapter 19: Inheriting a Class 273

Chapter 20: Examining Virtual Member Functions: Are They for Real? 281

Chapter 21: Factoring Classes 291

Part V: Security 301

Chapter 22: A New Assignment Operator, Should You Decide to Accept It 303

Chapter 23: Using Stream I/O 315

Chapter 24: Handling Errors — Exceptions 337

Chapter 25: Inheriting Multiple Inheritance 347

Chapter 26: Tempting C++ Templates 359

Chapter 27: Standardizing on the Standard Template Library 369

Chapter 28: Writing Hacker-Proof Code 381

Part VI: The Part of Tens 407

Chapter 29: Ten Ways to Avoid Adding Bugs to Your Program 409

Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Protect Your Programs from Hackers 417

Index 431