Guide to Scientific Computing in C++

by Joe Pitt-Francis, Jonathan Whiteley

This easy-to-read textbook/reference presents an essential guide to object-oriented C++ programming for scientific computing. With a practical focus on learning by example, the theory is supported by numerous exercises.
provides a specific focus on the application of C++ to scientific computing, including parallel computing using MPI; stresses the importance of a clear programming style to minimize the introduction of errors into code; presents a practical introduction to procedural programming in C++, covering variables, flow of control, input and output, pointers, functions, and reference variables; exhibits the efficacy of classes, highlighting the main features of object-orientation; examines more advanced C++ features, such as templates and exceptions; supplies useful tips and examples throughout the text, together with chapter-ending exercises, and code available to download from Springer.

Genres: Computer Science

250 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Zarathustra Goertzel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine introduction book. Includes a good amount of basics, and some fun, mildly vexing exercises to get used to pointer-style matrices.