Ever wished there was an easier way to learn C from a book? Head First C is a complete learning experience that will show you how to create programs in the C language. This book helps you learn the C language with a unique method that goes beyond syntax and …

Programming in Objective-C is a concise, carefully written tutorial on the basics of Objective-C and object-oriented programming for Apple’s iOS and Mac platforms. The book makes no assumptions about prior experience with object-oriented programming languages or with the C language (which Objective-C is based upon). Because of this, both beginners …

Master C++ “The Qt Way” with Modern Design Patterns and Efficient Reuse This fully updated, classroom-tested book teaches C++ “The Qt Way,” emphasizing design patterns and efficient reuse. Readers will master both the C++ language and Qt libraries, as they learn to develop maintainable software with well-defined code layers and …

The design of application programming interfaces can affect the behavior, capabilities, stability, and ease of use of end-user applications. With this book, you will learn how to design a good API for large-scale long-term projects. With extensive C++ code to illustrate each concept, API Design for C++ covers all of …

Herb Schildt is the world’s best selling C++ author–over 2 million programming books sold! The most complete coverage of the new ANSI C++ Standard available, including new chapters on the Standard Template Library (STL), namespace naming methods, and new classes. Written in Schildt’s uncompromising style and attention to detail. Easy-to-follow, …

Considered a classic by an entire generation of Mac programmers, this popular guide has been updated for Mac OS X. Don’t know anything about programming? No problem! Acclaimed author Dave Mark starts out with the basics and takes you through a complete course in programming C using Apple’s free Xcode …

Without assuming you have a background in the subject, CC++ Concurrency in Action gradually enables you to write robust and elegant multithreaded applications in C++11. You’ll explore the threading memory model, the new multithreading support library, and basic thread launching and synchronization facilities. Along the way, you’ll learn how to …

Big C++ surveys the breadth of today’s C++ landscape, but always from the viewpoint of good programming practice. Horstmann and Budd combine their professional and academic experience to guide you from the basics of programming to an understanding of the complexities of C++ memory management, operator overloading, exception handling, and …

packetC speeds the development of applications that live within computer networks, the kind of programs that provide network functionality for connecting “clients” and “servers” and “clouds.” The simplest examples provide packet switching and routing while more complex examples implement cyber security, broadband policies or cloud-based network infrastructure. Network applications, such …

The computational demands of modern-day simulation software needed across a range of diverse scientific disciplines lead many programmers to write their code in an object-oriented language such as C++. This easy-to-read textbook/reference presents an essential guide to object-oriented C++ programming for scientific computing. With a practical focus on learning by …