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