C++ beginners guide

are there any?

[sidyadav]

I'm a pretty new guy to C++, I have some knowledge of it though, basic compiling, using MS Visual C++ and some more.. but mainly my friend helps me out with stuff.
I know a lot of things could be achived with it.
So, I decided, I must learn to "fully" code with it (without the help of other libs).

I was wondering, are there any free user guides out there on C++, which give you the main introduction to it? By User Guides, I mean, any good document on the web.

I'm although not willing to take a course, or buy a book, I'll probably do that if this option isn't possible, but can someone learn C++ from a document on the web? is it possible?
I have a good colour laser printer and can print as much as its possible, I'm also willing to spend at least 2 hours a day reading the book, no matter how long it is.

I've got Microsoft Visual C++ fully installed on my system - bought it a few months ago to start learning basic C++, but now I wanna go full on it.

thanks in advance,
Sid

[Lilliabeth]

C++ is a lean language with mostly only control-of-flow keywords, so don't plan to succeed with C++ if you don't plan to use other's libraries. That is just how it is.

I recommend C++ in 21 Days, or Jesse Liberty's book on object-oriented programming.

These 2 books would be a good, but small investment in your future.

[iamlost]

There are lots to choose from: basic on up. "C++ tutorial" in a search engine should do it. I took my C++ in class but used the web extensively for additional assistance. Also there are lots of code examples available online to work through which I seem to learn the most from.

Another great option is to check out a local college and borrow someone's texts.

BTW - C++ programmers are entitled to the dual prop beanie ;)

[sidyadav]

Thanks for your help guys, I searched for "C++ tutorial", as iamlost said, and found these very interesting tutorials:
[cplusplus.com...]
[cprogramming.com...]
[cplus.about.com...]

I especially like the About.com one. I'll print them out tonight.

Sid

[IeuanJ]

Any of the SAMS Teach Yourself... books will give a good start to the complete beginner. Never underestimate the value of the MSDN library either if you can get your hands on it.