file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm Core C++ A Software Engineering Approach Victor Shtern Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR First Edition July 24, 2000 ISBN: 0-13-085729-7, 1280 pages Master C++ the right way: From the software engineering perspective! Front Matter Table of Contents About the Author Master C++ the right way! Object-oriented approach to coding throughout ● Harness C++’s strengths; avoid its dangers ● Build more easily maintainable code Build more powerful, robust, maintainable C++ software! For developers with experience in any language, Victor Shtern’s Core C++ teaches C++ the right way: by applying the best software engineering practices and methodologies to programming in C++ Even if you’ve already worked with C++, this comprehensive book will show you how to build code that is more robust, far easier to maintain and modify, and far more valuable Shtern’s book teaches object-oriented principles before teaching the language, helping you derive all the power of object-oriented development to build superior software Learn how to make design decisions based on key criteria such as information hiding and pushing responsibilities from clients down to server classes Then, master every key feature of ANSI/ISO C++ from a software engineer’s perspective: classes, methods, const modifiers, dynamic memory management, class composition, inheritance, polymorphism, I/O, and much more If you want to build outstanding C++ software, coding skill isn’t enough Objects aren’t enough You must design, think, and program using today’s best software engineering practices and with Core C++, you will So, Core C++ delivers: ● ● The application of software engineering principles to C++ programming ● A strong emphasis on writing code for easier future maintainance and modification ● A practical understanding of object-oriented principles before teaching the language ● Insight into the latest ANSI/ISO C++ features ● Thorough explanations that respect your intelligence ● Hundreds of realistic, to-the-point code examples ● Levity Breaks: Stories and vignettes that illustrate key topics, concepts, and ideas through humor Every core series book: ● ● Demonstrates practical techniques used by professional developers file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm (1 of 1187) [8/17/2002 2:57:43 PM] file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm ● ● ● Features robust, thoroughly tested sample code and realistic examples Focuses on the cutting-edge technologies you need to master today Provides expert advice that will help you build superior software Table of Content Table of Content Preface How Is This Different from Other C++ Books? Who This Book Is For How This Book Is Organized Conventions Used in This Book Accessing the Source Code Feedback Acknowledgments Part I: Introduction to Programming with C++ Chapter Object-oriented approach: What's So Good About It? The Origins of the Software Crisis Remedy 1: Eliminating Programmers Remedy 2: Improved Management Techniques Remedy 3: Designing a Complex and Verbose Language The Object-Oriented Approach: Are We Getting Something for Nothing? Characteristics of the C++ Programming Language Summary Chapter Getting Started Quickly: A Brief Overview of C++ The Basic Program Structure Preprocessor Directives Comments Declarations and Definitions Statements and Expressions Functions and Function Calls Classes Dealing with Program Development Tools Summary Chapter Working with C++ Data and Expressions Values and Their Types file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm (2 of 1187) [8/17/2002 2:57:44 PM] file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm Integral Types Floating Point Types Working with C++ Expressions Mixed Expressions: Hidden Dangers Summary Chapter C++ Control Flow Statements and Expressions Conditional Statements Iteration C++ Jump Statements Summary Chapter Aggregation with Programmer-Defined Data Types Arrays as Homogeneous Aggregates Structures as Heterogeneous Aggregates Unions, Enumerations, and Bit Fields Summary Chapter Memory Management: the Stack and the Heap Name Scope as a Tool for Cooperation Memory Management: Storage Classes Memory Management: Using Heap Input and Output with Disk Files Summary Part II: Object-oriented programing with C++ Chapter Programming With C++ Functions C++ Functions as Modularization Tools Argument Promotions and Conversions Parameter Passing in C++ Inline Functions Parameters with Default Values Function Name Overloading Summary Chapter Object-Oriented Programming with Functions Cohesion Coupling Data Encapsulation Information Hiding A Larger Example of Encapsulation file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm (3 of 1187) [8/17/2002 2:57:44 PM] file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm Shortcomings of Encapsulation with Functions Summary Chapter C++ Class as a Unit of Modularization Basic Class Syntax Binding Together Data and Operations Elimination of Name Conflicts Implementing Member Functions Outside of Class Defining Class Objects of Different Storage Classes Controlling Access to Class Members Initialization of Object Instances Constructors as Member Functions Default Constructors Copy Constructors Conversion Constructors Destructors Timing of Constructor and Destructor Invocations Class Scope and the Overriding of Names in Nested Scopes Memory Management with Operators and Function Calls Using Returned Objects in Client Code More on the const Keyword Static Class Members Summary Chapter 10 Operator Functions: Another Good idea Overloading of Operators Limitations on Operator Overloading Overloaded Operators as Class Members Case Study: Rational Numbers Mixed Types as Parameters Friend Functions Summary Chapter 11 Constructors and Destructors: Potential Trouble More on Passing Objects by Value Operator Overloading for Nonnumeric Classes More on the Copy Constructor Overloading the Assignment Operator Practical Considerations: What to Implement Summary file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm (4 of 1187) [8/17/2002 2:57:44 PM] file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm Part III: Object-Oriented Programming with Aggregation and Inheritance Chapter 12 Composite Classes: Pitfalls and Advantages Using Class Objects as Data Members Initialization of Composite Objects Data Members with Special Properties Container Classes Summary Chapter 13 Similar Classes: How to Treat Them Treating Similar Classes Syntax of C++ Inheritance Accessing Base and Derived Class Services Accessing Base Components of a Derived Class Object Scope Rules and Name Resolution Under Inheritance Constructors and Destructors for Derived Classes Summary Chapter 14 Choosing between Inheritance and Composition Choosing a Technique for Code Reuse Unified Modeling Language Case Study: A Rental Store On Class Visibility and Division of Responsibilities Summary Part IV: Advanced uses of C++ Chapter 15 Virtual Functions and other Advanced Uses of Inheritance Conversions Between Nonrelated Classes Conversions Between Classes Related Through Inheritance Virtual Functions: Yet Another New Idea Multiple Inheritance: Several Base Classes Summary Chapter 16 Advanced Uses of Operator Overloading Operator Overloading: A Brief Overview Unary Operators Subscript and Function Call Operators Input/Output Operators Summary Chapter 17 Templates: Yet Another Design Tool A Simple Example of a Class Design Reuse Syntax of Template Class Definition file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm (5 of 1187) [8/17/2002 2:57:44 PM] file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm Using these software engineering principles, you will be able to create robust, portable, reusable, and maintainable C++ applications And you will be able to that while having fun, because C++ is a fun language to use I wish you well! file://///Administrator/General%20English%20Learning/it2002-7-6/core.htm (1187 of 1187) [8/17/2002 2:58:13 PM] InformIT Author Biography Victor Shtern Victor Shtern is Professor at Boston University's Metropolitan College, considered one of the top U.S schools for working professionals In addition to teaching C++ at the university level, Shtern also teaches training courses to experienced programmers Technical Reviewers: Dan Costello, Senior Software Engineer, GE Marquette Medical Systems Steve Glass, Senior Software Engineer, Motorola Technical Editor: Clovis Tondo, author of The C Answer Book and The C++ Answer Book Close Window http://www.informit.com/safari/author_bio.asp?ISBN=0130857297 [8/17/2002 3:42:32 PM] ... 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