The C++ Programming Language: Special Edition (3rd Edition)

A difficult book for beginners. Beginners would moan and complain about how messed up the content is. They would then give 1 star/2stars for this book, while crying, HARD HARD HARD, and stupid!!.

This book is a great summary for the whole classic C++ programming language. One of the hardest books to master. However if you understand this book, it means you are few steps away from being the Einstein of C++ programming language.

Bought this as a gift for my computer programmer son. He reads from it daily, with the intention of finishing cover to cover. He is extremely pleased with the content.

If you are serious about learning C++ you really need to own this book.

While I probably wouldn't recommend this as a "first book" to learn any programming language it is definitely one that you should keep around as a reference. If you pick up a lesser C++ book like C++ for Dummies, Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days (5th Edition) (Sams Teach Yourself), or Beginning C ++ Through Game Programming, Second Edition you'll want to hang on to this one to clarify any ambiguity.
If you've used C++ and just need a reference this book will definitely help out.

This is hands-down the best C++ book for anyone who really wants to use C++, it will take you through all of the features of the language and not only explain what each feature is for, but also why it was included, and the best way to use it.

I hope I'm not being too repetitive, but BUY THIS BOOK.

The C++ Programming Language is by far the best book I own. I love C++ and use it everyday. I've written video games using C++, written my own MP3 player, my own HTTP server, my own SSL implementation for Verifone terminals, hundreds of components... Countless amounts of software on Mac OS, Windows, FreeBSD/Linux, and embedded systems. Every time I had a problem and needed help this book was there to tell me how the language works. I have made a lot of money because of this book and it has shaped my career. Being an awesome C++ programmer will make you shine when it comes to newer languages / frameworks like .NET because of the fundamentals you'll learn.

This is not a book for new people, although if you are learning and have questions, this book will answer them. It's a reference manual. Also, considering how programmers judge code aesthetically, Bjarne's advice columns at the end of each chapter are great for polishing up and building your own style.

Make sure you get the hardcover version because it's worth it. It has built in bookmarks for your favorite sections.

I believe its a great book, but not for beginners. Great concepts, of course from the designer of C++.