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Good C++ Books?
Going to dip my toe into C++ and really eyeing the "Accelerated C++: A Practical Programming by Example" book as I wish to escape learning C (not having a need for it). But does anyone have other examples of books that would compliment that one - solidly C++ oriented? Even better, in regards to game coding?
Also, can't seem to find the bookshelf reference set that I saw offered, but I thought it went for about $128. Would anyone know the name of this C++ reference library? Thanks!
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C++ Primer, Great book
Edit: Oh, You want game programming, go for Beginning C++ Game Programming, Also a great book
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Take a look here...They have a really good selection of books at great prices....Computer books at discount prices - nerdbooks.com
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Have you ever done any object oriented programming before?
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Nope, which is why I'm seriously looking at that book in question to learn C++ not C (which too many authors believe must be learned, but is a waste of time to unlearn to use C++ effectively). I'm a stickler of learning proper coding first.
There's no problem grasping it, but need more a hands on learning style. Theory will put me to sleep by page 2. 
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BTW, are there other languages that tie into C++ that I need to be aware of with game programming (especially DX9)? Like to buy a couple of books at once and save on shipping. :x
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a really good free resource is http://freecomputerbooks.com
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Get any C++ book then get Code Refactoring and Design Patterns. If you want to learn proper coding...this is how you do it.
http://www.amazon.com/Design-Pattern...e=UTF8&s=books http://www.amazon.com/Refactoring-Im...e=UTF8&s=books OOP is insane to wrap your mind around. It's nothing like standard, linear, coding. Keep at it and, in 2 years or so, you will have a lucrative career.
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Thank you, FrankenPC, for helping to point the way. It's a maze to just find the first couple of books to get started, so many paths!
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if you want a beginners book to console c++ game programming the Beginning C++ Game Programming by Micheal Dawson. I have it and I learned alot from it. Then you want to get a book that is geared to OO design like the one Franken PC got you. Actually Im really starting to like that other book he suggested too. I might just buy that.
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