Is C++ primer a good book?

[jonapap]

I am looking to learn C++. Looking at books, I found C++ primer. After reading some reviews, some said you need a bit of knowledge in C++ to enjoy this book. I know the really base of C++ like variables, loop, etc. I know pretty well Java with the book Head First Java(and of course other languages but the language I know the most for now is Java). So my question is, is this a good book to learn C++ and do I know enough to understand it?

 

[kanewolf]

You can read a number of the pages on amazon. From your description of your background, it is difficult to determine if the book it TOO basic. Unless you have a specific task you intend to solve with C++ it is difficult to answer. Understanding a language is just syntax. Basic software development skills are language independent. Logical thought, problem breakdown, pattern identification, etc.

 

[cbxbiker61]

This is the bible of C++ written by the father of C++. In my estimation it should be the first C++ book you read.

http://www.amazon.com/C-Programming-Language-4th/dp/0321563840/

 

[jonapap]

You can read a number of the pages on amazon. From your description of your background, it is difficult to determine if the book it TOO basic. Unless you have a specific task you intend to solve with C++ it is difficult to answer. Understanding a language is just syntax. Basic software development skills are language independent. Logical thought, problem breakdown, pattern identification, etc.

I looked a bit in the book on Amazon and I have no worries that it will not be too basic. For now, I just want to learn C++ in general, there is no specific problems I need to solve.