No comments about C Chest and Other C Treasures from Dr. Dobb's Journal.

5 comments about C And The 8051.

1. It seems like on every other page of this book, half of the page is footnotes. Gives me a headache with my eyes jumping up and down the page. If the author can not seamlessly weave his ideas into one continuous narrative, or doesn't know when to leave out irrelevant information, how can you expect to be educated?



2. That is not the problem. The problem is that the autor is not precise. Many of the calculations are experimentaly made or don't match reality.
   I haven`t finished to read the book and I have found unconcluded text in at least two pages.
   On the other hand, the book is a good guide and give you some tips that are dificult to find in other place.



3. Product is great, and a good read. However, I ordered overnight shipping in mid morning and did not receive it until 2 days later.



4. One of the most confusing, unhelpful books on C programming for microcontrolers. The examples are ambigious and just plane impossible to decipher



5. This book is a good starting point for individuals that have C/C++ programming experience and have been exposed to some form of Assembler coding. It teaches by example more than theory. Many concepts presented in this book are fundamental to those who have written device-drivers or other real-time software. I was able to read the first 140 pages in approximately 3 hours. However, I am 22 year veteran of mixed-signal IC design and write about 20k lines of code a year to develop and test my products. I have never programmed with an 8051 before and I quickly came up to speed and program an 8051 using the Keil compiler. I use the book more as a reference manual for C constructs unique to the 8051. This book was a good tool for jump starting me on how to work with the 8051.

No comments about ANSI and Iso Standard C Programmer's Reference (Microsoft Programming Series).

4 comments about Teach Yourself More C++ in 21 Days (Sams Teach Yourself).

1. I cant beleive that this book isn't still in print!!!! Only 3 weks to learn EVEN MORE C++!!@!! And the best part is it has so many errorrs that you REALLY HAVE TO LEARN IT YOURSELF! FIND THIS BOOK AND TEACH YOURSELF A LESSON!!!!!



2. This book is the best c++ book that i've ever seen. The author must be a genius. All C++ books in this world are rubbish except 'Teach yourself more c++ in 21 days'.



3. This book broadens the reader's C++ point of view. By carefully follow examples in the book, you will gain a lot confidence in the C++ world!



4. Although this book is billed as an advanced C++ book, in my opinion it only reaches the intermediate level. A more appropriate title should have been, "building a PIM." While this book examines a variety of subjects: sorting, B-Trees, indexing, disk I/O, it strays into "synonyms" (interesting feature) and specific requirements of the example program.

   On the plus side, the author understands B-Trees and labors to explain them. This is the first author that actually mentions pages used within the b-tree, and this b-tree is presented in a real example, not just an example in memory.

   The example program is a personal informational manager (PIM) called ROBIN. And the author introduces topics while building the program, in an attempt to give the reader a real-life application for the code written from the exercises. This PIM application is implemented in a command-line environment.

   The author focuses on ANSI standard C++, and the code can be used on a variety of platforms. This book provides a lot of usable source and examples, but unfortunately few programmers will need to implement their own indexed flat files.

   Interesting read. The author also lightly touches on design concepts, and offers some advice.

   What is NOT covered: GUI, STL, advanced polymorphism, MFC collection classes, or Microsoft specific technology.

2 comments about Introduction to Engineering Programming: In C, Matlab and Java.

1. I loved the part where the little dog got run over by the truck and little billy ran after him



2. This book is very well put together. The material is presented in, at times, a jovial manner(hard to do with an instructional computer text). It's easy to understand and the authors have an incredible grasp on the subject matter.

1 comments about Programming in ANSI C.

1. very good book for beginners and programmers
   makes concept clear
   very well organized
   good examles and exercises

5 comments about The C++ Training Guide (Training Guide Series).

1. Every book has things that I don't like and this book has a few. But, compared with ALL the other books I have tried to read, this one is head and shoulders above the crowd. The disk comes with a C++ compiler so you get everything the book tells you that you should be getting. I needed that comfirmation as a confidence builder; I learn by doing. I learned C++ and I am moving on to Heller's "Who's afraid of more C++?," which is the sequel.

   Just another note: Heller doesn't just teach the syntax of the language, he teaches you the details of programming. He taught me hexidecimal math. He helps you understand how the C++ is translated by the compiler. I have never seen such a generous discussion in any C++ book. Which leads me to my complaint... I am impatient and all these details took some discipline. If you want to benefit from these chapter, some of them require a good deal of thinking.

   I am sure that I am much farther along because of this extra information. And maybe my programs won't generate so many General Protection Faults as a result of that discussion.




2. sir/madam,

   I am in the starting stage in c++. Please send c++ programms and Notes.

   Thanking you, Lakshmanakannan.




3. I have not read this book. I don't know alot about programing. I know some HTML and a little Javascript. I know alot about linux and unix but zero C++. I really need to know if this is a good book for a begginer like me.



4. If you are looking for a real book plz don't choose this one. I felt really cheated... it is very very very very beginner ... and the way it is written is very poor.. even the fonts are misrable ....



5. The C++ Training guide is an outstanding book for a beginner who wants to learn programming. Here is why:

   - Crystal clear description of how program code actually works, all the way down to the hardware level (machine language, bits, registers, etc.). - A clear relation of how the various C++ "tools" can be applied in programming, as opposed to simply listing them and how to write them. - The inclusion of dialogues between the author and a novice using the book. An author can easily take for granted that something he understands is just as clear to a beginner. These dialogues help point out and resolve conceptual obstacles the author would not have thought of. - The use of concrete examples to illustrate points. - The provision of a compiler (on a companion CD). - The inclusion of exercises to try your skill, with solutions in the text. - Incredible detail and completely thorough coverage. - A friendly, conversational tone that makes the book a pleasure to read. - Clear, down to earth language. - An author who is INCREDIBLY accessible. I had a lot of problems with installing and setting up the compiler. Steve exchanged a number VERY detailed e-mails with me, sticking with me until it was completely resolved. He is amazingly patient.

   Steve Heller loves programming, and has a natural talent for explaining things. This book was wonderful not only because it teaches the nuts and bolts of the C++ language, but because it shows how it all actually works in the computer, all presented in a straightforward, logical manner, that makes it quite enjoyable to read. It is almost like reading a novel.

   I noticed another review that knocked the writing, and complained the skill level was for beginners. That reviewer must be a plant. I am a writer myself, and can attest to the high level of the writing. As to the skill level, it says on the book that the skill level is "Beginning/Intermediate." Go figure.

5 comments about Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner (For the Absolute Beginner).

1. This is the worst computer book I have bought in some time. It's biggest problem is typos and errors. There are several pages of errata on the web site and I've found another several pages as I have worked through the example programs in the book. The book also has examples that are way too long to make the point that needs to be made to learn what is featured in a given chapter. The book is also very disorganized. The authors continually refer to information that they are going to explain in future chapters but they never really do. The book also really doesn't explain a lot of what is going on. The book is very basic but someone without programming experience is not going to have their questions answered. I would strongly recommend people try another book.



2. I would recommend the book for begginners and people interested to learn from zero how to program in Visual C++. It should be the first programming language book to someone starting to study Visaul C++



3. I am a Visual Basic novice programmer that wanted to learn how to do the same task in Visual C++. This book provides a good introduction. It does not cover some of the topics that are needed to have a solid understanding of the features of the Visual development enviroment such as connecting to databases, deploying your finished appliction, or using multi interface forms. Nevertheless, I recommend it for someone that wants to get a quick grasp of how to use the Visual develoment features. The book does not teach hard core C++. If you want to learn how to build windows applications this book is what you want.
   
   I must warn everyone that the error list (Errata sheet) that is needed for this book is very long. I am amazed that the publisher allowed this book to be released with the amount of errors in this book. I spent a considerable amount of time correcting errors. I even had to correct the code in one of the programs for the book that I downloaded from the publisher's web site! One error is so extensive that I could not simply write the corrections in the book. I had to print it out and leave the page in the book. The amount of errors was a big disappointment.
   
   I read in the other reviews about the amount of errors in this book. However, I could not find any other books on the express edition of Visual C++; so, I ordered this one.



4. Iam going to refrain from using certain words but this is the worse book i have every read. This is not for beginners. Doesn't really explain anything clearly. It just tells you to input the code and some of it doesn't even work. get another book



5. I debated whether or not to give this book one or two stars. I guess I'm just a nice guy.
   
   This book is full of errors and has examples that are way too long to prove their point. It spends most of it's time demonstrating slick little features of VC++ 2005 express and not enough time teaching basics of programming. It's the type of book that DeVry or the University of Phoenix would pick for one of their classes to con you into thinking you're learning programming. I've gone to both, I know what I'm talking about.
   
   Also, vc++ 2005 express has a few bugs and lousy debugging. I could go into more detail about what's wrong with the book but the editors at Course should've done their job and I'm not going to do it for them.
   
   Even the quote from a reviewer for the Dr. Dobb's Journal on the front cover is deceptive. It praises the book series and not the book itself. That should've been a red flag for me but I wasn't paying attention.
   
   This book is a waist of time.

5 comments about C++ Interactive Course: Fast Mastery of C++ (Interactive Course).

1. C++ Interactive is a gem among programming books. I am a self taught programmer turning professional and do a great deal of my own learning straight out of texts. When a book is as well written as Robert Lafore's is, keep an eye out for furter titles from this author. The course does not waist your time teaching procedural language applications of C++ and then somewhere in the middle begin intoducing OOP, rather from the first programming example on, Lafore uses OOP to teach C++. The examples are well written and well documented. The practice exams at the end of every section helped me focus a great deal. The programming exercises are a wonderful tool to firm up the new insights you have gained. My critical side would note that there are a few small, and I do mean very small, drawbacks to this text. The interactive sight no longer exsists, though when I used it, when it existed, the site was of limited help. The quizes at the end of every section occasionaly have incorrect answers posted in the appendix, and a VERY few of the programming excersizes you will have difficulty in coding if you are useing Visual C++. Be sure to take a look at the apendix D. Some of the info there is useful though created with VC++5.0 in mind. Overall, I have already recommended this book to several people and will continue to do so. It is well worth the money. :-)



2. This is the best C++ book ever read. It covers nearly all the areas in C++ and OOP, but the explanation and the sample code are easy to understand.



3. I learned C++ from one of Robert Lafore's earlier books and I must say that this tops even that book. I've read about 5 books on the C++ language now and I've skimmed through about 20 more. This book is by far and away my favorite. First of all, he introduces objects in chapter 1, and you are writing object code from day 1. Many other books teach objects as an afterthought and teach nothing about thinking and coding in OOP. This book makes the user think in OOP, and the examples lend themselves well to the paradigm to get the reader thinking on the right track.

   The Discussions are lame and should just be dropped. The little quizes at the end of each section are priceless, very well written. The exercises are fun, and easy yet give you a bit of experience in syntax issues.

   I taught an informal C++ programming class from this book and all of the students liked the book a lot. The last 3 chapters are rather technical and offer a nice introduction to the highly advanced features of C++, though the STL is covered as lightly as possible.

   Of all the C++ books that I own, whenever I have to write code this is the one I carry with me as a reference. This is a GREAT place to start C++, and I recommend it highly.




4. This book clearly explains about object oriented concepts & C++. The features of C++ have explained so well with greater detail. It creates interest to Learn C++. I read 4-5 books of C++ including The C++ Programming Language( Bjarne Stroustrup, Good for reference only).



5. In general most college textbooks are average to mediocre, but this one should be the template or standard in how to write a brilliant textbook. If this is required by your instructor for a C++ course, you won't need the instructor. Lafore understands the 'divide and conquer' concept of teaching better than any author I have ever read. C++ is the Mt Everest of computer languages. Robert Lafore reduces it to a walk in the park. I highly recommend it!!!!

1 comments about Project Planning & Scheduling Using Primavera Enterprise P3e & P3e/c version 3.5.

1. I have had classroom Primavara clases back in the 90's when it was DOS-based, and refresher classes in 2006 The presentation by Mr. Harris in his book is very good. Classroom depends on the instructor teaching as much as he/she can in the two and three day courses, with the class book being just a guide. The speed of the class depends on those attending. Some learn faster, some slower. Using Mr. Harris' book you can learn at your own pace. I recommend you do both. There is no substitue for having an instructor to ask questions. Read Mr. Harris' book then sign up with a class in your location. The classroom study plus this book should give you a good understanding of Primavera Enterprise. Keep the book handy for quick reference. If you don't use P3e regularily, you forget things and this book provides refresher information