Confused as to what books to read.

[Xprotocol]

I've had the book "Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days" for a while and I want to finish it soon. On the back it lists the programing range as new to casual. Then there is casual to advanced, and then advanced to expert. I've yet to see a book that has those last two (well I did once but I can't find it anymore). So where do I go from here? Looking at that, even after reading my current book I still have 2/3 of the language to learn. Would someone please point me in the direction of the more advanced books please. Thanks.

[flynnwallace]

Well if this is your very first time trying to learn C++ I would recommend the book you are using now. When you have finished with it LOOK at "Idiots Guide to C++". It is a very basic book and gets you right into C++. Notice I said LOOK as your current book may be more advanced. If you next want to program C++ in Linux try "Tom Swain's GNU C++ for Linux". It will cover some information you already know but it all has some very interesting linux programming tips. No matter what your skill level is in C++ programming to really get good at it just keep programming.

Flynn

[truls]

Medium to advanced:
Bjarne Stroustrup - the c++ programming language.
Nicolai Josuttis - the c++ standard library.

Advanced:
Langer/Kreft - Standard C++ IOStreams and Locales.

The last two books are about the STL (Standard Template Library) which you really should learn to use properly. The Stroustrup book is the ultimate book on C++, but it's really hard to understand everything in it. If you want to learn about object-oriented programming you should also get:

Gamma et.al. - Design Patterns.

If you like algorithms and want some books that will take you a couple of years to get through, get the boxed set of "The art of computer programming" by Donald Knuth. But that is some really heavy theory.

Cheers,
Truls.

[jjjj]

The only advice I can give is dont buy the C++ for Dummies book, that book sux. You will end up more confused.