Anyone know a good, basic C++ tutorial book?

[ShadowBlade]

I kinda want to learn basic C++ and I've got an idea in mind for a simple program. Anyone know a tutorial book (or better yet, a free, online tutorial) that just covers basic math operations from values input into a form? Also "graying out" certain form items, etc.

Also, a good freeware compiler for windows would be helpful.

 

[Red Squirrel]

"C++ in 21 days" is pretty good. As for a free compiler Dev C++ is a good one, not sure of others.

 

[TheRyuu]

what about GCC as a free one?

 

[mundane]

VC++ Express should meet your needs for a compiler and supports all the Windows controls you know and love. Bruce Eckel has a Thinking in C++ text which is freely available.

 

[Gautama2]

Try this
http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Jsut use online tutorials.

After you get that down, learn about design patterns in C++. A design patterns book is where your money should be spent. Learn those concepts and any OO programming language is then easy to learn (like Java).

 

[fierydemise]

Accelerated C++ is pretty good

 

[cchase88]

C++ Primer 4th Edition

 

[LintMan]

I liked "C++ How To Program" by Harvey and Paul Deitel.