Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours is a hands-on guide to the C++ programming language. Readers are provided with short, practical examples that illustrate key concepts, syntax, and techniques.

Using a straightforward approach, this fast and friendly tutorial teaches you everything you need to know, from installing and using a compiler, to debugging the programs you’ve created, to what’s new in C++14.

Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common C++ programming tasks

Quizzes and exercises at the end of each chapter help you test yourself to make sure you’re ready to go on

Learn how to...

• Install and use a C++ compiler for Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux
• Build object-oriented programs in C++
• Master core C++ concepts such as functions and classes
• Add rich functionality with templates and lambda expressions
• Debug your programs for flawless code
• Learn exception and error-handling techniques
• Put to use the new features in C++14, the latest version of the language
• Create and use templates
• Control program flow with loops
• Store information in arrays and strings
• Declare and use pointers
• Use operator overloading
• Extend classes with inheritance
• Use polymorphism and derived classes
• Employ object-oriented analysis and design