C++ 2013 for C# Developers

by Dean C. Wills

Overview

C++ 2013 for C# Developers provides a fast-track to C++ proficiency forthose already using the C# language at an advanced level. Beginning with a detailed explanation of the mechanics of C++'s execution sequence, its grammar, syntax and data access you'll quickly learn the similarities and differences between C++ and C#.

The second and third partsof the of the book are devoted to a detailed deep-dive into C++ development to provide clear information and advice about how to use the languageeffectively.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430267065
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	08/27/2014
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	396
Product dimensions:	7.52(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Dean C. Wills is a freelance programmer with over 20 years of experience in system programming areas such as BIOS, assembly language, C, and C++. He is the owner of Sandpaper Software and has worked for companies such as Compucorp, Cyrix, National Semiconductor, and Virtio. He was a developer on the Visual C++ front-end during the Visual Studio 2005 ship cycle.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Fast Track to C++

1. Hello, World

2. There's No Place Like Home

3. Syntax

4. C# to C++/CLI

5. Tools

6. Data Types

7. Arrays

8. Polymorphism and Protection

Part 2: Details

9. Pointers and Unsafe Code

10. Properties and Events

11. Expressions and Operators

12. The End of the Beginning

13. Fun, Fun, and More Fun

Part 3: Advanced Concepts

14. Generics

15. Introduction to Templates

16. Advanced Generics and Casts

17. The Preprocessor

18. Native C++

19. Multiple Language Support

20. Final Thoughts