An accessible walkthrough of one of the world's most popular programming languages: C++

C++ For Dummies is your from-scratch guide that explains the essentials of what you need to know to understand the language and build your very first program in C++. Bradley Jones, experienced programmer and coding educator, packs this edition with examples and clear demonstrations that explain the “why” and the “how” of programming in C++, as well as the programming concepts that will form the foundation of your code, including classes, loops, classes, objects, inheritance, and more.

C++ For Dummies provides easy-to-understand tutorials for the use of C++26 and explains the modern approach to printing and displaying information with the std::print method. It also discusses:

• Explanations of features that make C++26 better including modules, smart pointers, concepts, and ranges
• Walkthroughs of updated libraries for the filesystem, ranges, formatting, time, printing, and more
• Testing and debugging techniques

Great for programmers, developers, students, or anyone interested in learning to code in C++ who are looking for a straightforward, hands-on approach to the language, C++ For Dummies is an accessible introduction to C++26 that offers readers a reliable head-start to a fun and rewarding skillset.

Bradley L. Jones is the owner of Lots of Software, LLC, and a Microsoft MVP in C++. He has authored numerous books on C, C++, C#, and web development, and is a bestselling technical author and international technology speaker.