Franca Paulo. C++: No Experience Required

Sybex, 1998. — 597 p.C++: No experience required is a vital resource for anyone who wants to develop Windows applications using the world's most powerful object-oriented programming language. Gain a solid foundation in C++ and begin developing professional applications today. This book helps you gain practical programming knowledge skill by skill.
Build commercial applications for Windows. As you master C++, you'll learn to build highly functional, user-friendly applications that meet the needs of both end users and businesses. Clear, concise instructions and real-world examples teach you the principles and techniques for coding many key components of Windows software.In Part I, you will develop your basic skills in understanding and writing simple programs. By now, you should know how to use the C++ compiler as described in Part 0.
Computer programs are directions that tell the computer how to solve a problem. The simplest kinds of problems can be solved in a straight sequence of steps. These sequential programs do not check for any conditions, nor do they contain any repetitions. We will be dealing with these kinds of programs in Part I.
By the end of Part I, you will be able to understand, modify, and create simple programs; to communicate with the user; and to solve simple problems.