Introduction to C++ Programming and Graphics

by Constantine Pozrikidis

This book offers a venue for rapidly learning the language of C++ by concisely revealing its grammar, syntax and main features, and by explaining the key ideas behind object oriented programming (OOP) with emphasis on scientific computing. The book reviews elemental concepts of computers and computing, describes the primary features of C++, illustrates the use of pointers and user-defined functions, analyzes the construction of classes, and discusses graphics programming based on VOGLE and OpenGL. In short, the book is a basic, concise introduction to C++ programming for everyone from students to scientists and engineers seeking a quick grasp of key topics.

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Constantine Pozrikidis
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0411

Reviews

[Adam Chomicki · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is pretty messed up, but if you are aware of some bad practices and mistakes in code you can give it a try, but from my point of view -- I won't recommend it to anyone.