I Need A Good Book To Teach Me C++?

Question

I'm currently studying a foundation degree in IT and 2 of my classes are VB.Net and C++. I'm struggling quite a bit in C++ and although I'm finding VB.Net easy, I know it'll get worse. XD so I'm looking for some recommendations for books teaching both. I don't want to go out and buy a book to find it's awful. I'd rather spend more on a book that's helped others if that makes sense. I am looking for separate books for both subjects. So if anyone has any suggestions please post away!!

Thank you!!

Answer 1

The list of best C++ books is maintained here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list although none of them cross-reference VB.Net, to the best of my knowledge.

Answer 2

"The C++ Programming Language, Third Edition" by Bjarne Stroustrup.



It's been written by the creator of the language, and it's gotten some pretty good reviews. I've read it myself, and I have to agree with those reviews. You just have to look past the (admittedly minor) annoyance of him not using a monospace font for his code.

Answer 3

C++ By Example



I haven't actually read it, but I heard that it's good.