C++ Pointers and Dynamic Memory Management | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael C. Daconta
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Dis
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Pages: 496
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0471049980
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
EAN: 9780471049982
ASIN: 0471049980
Publication Date: May 12, 1995
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Product Description
Using techniques developed in the classroom at America Online's Programmer's University, Michael Daconta deftly pilots programmers through the intricacies of the two most difficult aspects of C++ programming: pointers and dynamic memory management. Written by a programmer for programmers, this no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts guide shows you how to fully exploit advanced C++ programming features, such as creating class-specific allocators, understanding references versus pointers, manipulating multidimensional arrays with pointers, and how pointers and dynamic memory are the core of object-oriented constructs like inheritance, name-mangling, and virtual functions. Covers all aspects of pointers including: pointer pointers, function pointers, and even class member pointers - Over 350 source code functions?code on every topic
- OOP constructs dissected and implemented in C
- Interviews with leading C++ experts
- Valuable money-saving coupons on developer products
- Free source code disk
- Disk includes: Reusable code libraries?over 350 source code functions you can use to protect and enhance your applications
- Memory debugger
Read C++ Pointers and Dynamic Memory Management and learn how to combine the elegance of object-oriented programming with the power of pointers and dynamic memory!
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 Awesome ! Awesome ! book . August 10, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a really awesome book. In my opinion, nobody to date has explained pointers better than Mr. Daconta. By the time I finished reading the book and doing the exercises, I was really thinking out "pointers" and how they were being represented inside the machine, which is what makes this book great.
Pointers being a difficult topic, I have referenced scores of sources, but have come away disappointed. The author with his unique explaining style (using diagrams and "paper computer" paradigm) brings out the essence, power and the pitfalls of pointers, references and memory management.
 Excellent explanations covered..which are hard to find... July 4, 2002
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Since I am a programmer and mainly built applications using visual basic, I always had an urge to master c++ due to the power of this language, but pointers were the only hurdle for me to overcome this goal. I always had bad times understanding MFC offered classes and the way whole infrastructure work, coz they play with pointers alot..and after all learning C++ and coding in c++ is not difficult without pointers but the fact is, if someone really wanna code in C++ they better do it efficiently other wise no need to switch, you should remain on ur currently practice language..This book not only taught me what pointers are but really made my mind think and work like a compiler..I really appreciate the author Micheal C Daconta and his team of putting such a masterpiece into existance, with out this book I simply believe one cannot solve the mystery of pointers coz no other stuff is available that is comparable to this book..
once again I deeply thank the author and his team for their hard work, for simplifing the true power of c++Zeeshan
This is a great discussion on pointers--not too deep though November 7, 2000
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you want a simple resource that encapsulates what pointers are and how they are used, this is an excellent resource. If you are looking for something deep and intricate, this is not your resource. This book is extremely easy to read and understand, and you can be introduced to every kind of pointer you want to know about by reading this book. I gave it 4 stars because I thought Daconta's attempt to talk in average programmer speak went a little too far. He could have been a little more formal. Regardless, I think it's a worthy buy.
This is one awesome book! August 22, 2000
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
While I understood pointers I always felt a little uncomfortable with them - this book has made things crystal clear. It has helped me to understand pointer and memory management concepts and pitfalls and has made me a much better programmer. This is NOT the book for you if you are trying to learn C++ or are at a beginner level - this is for the intermediate to heavy C++ programmer who wants to improve his/her coding skills and depth of knowledge.
The best book on pointers I have seen July 20, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I learned to program in C++/MFC pretty much by the seat of my pants. This book is invaluable for learning pointers. It starts simple, and then dives down deep. I think it is an excellent book. Most developers seem to hate C++ because of pointers. Learn pointers from this book and you will not only learn to love them, you will become a expert programmer as well!
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