An Introduction to Programming with C++

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Discover the importance of learning C++ with Diane Zak's popular AN INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING WITH C++, 8E. This book's distinctive emphasis clarifies how mastering C++ programming skills will benefit you now and throughout your career. This unique text incorporates a student-focused approach that continually highlights the importance and relevance of the programming concepts you are learning. Memorable new examples portray concepts in action, while abundant new hands-on exercises, including mini-quizzes, Labs, and "Try This" features, guide you in absorbing, practicing, and applying concepts as you progress. Trust AN INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING WITH C++, 8E to keep you enthusiastic about learning as you master the skills of C++. Brief Contents Contents Preface Read This before You Begin Ch 1: An Introduction to Programming Programming a Computer A Brief History of Programming Languages Control Structures Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 2: Beginning the Problem-Solving Process Problem Solving Solving Everyday Problems Creating Computer Solutions to Problems Step 1-Analyze the Problem Step 2-Plan the Algorithm Step 3-Desk-Check the Algorithm The Gas Mileage Problem Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 3: Variables and Constants Beginning Step 4 in the Problem-Solving Process Selecting a Name for a Memory Location Selecting a Data Type for a Memory Location Selecting an Initial Value for a Memory Location Declaring a Memory Location Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 4: Completing the Problem-Solving Process Finishing Step 4 in the Problem-Solving Process Getting Data from the Keyboard Displaying Messages on the Computer Screen Arithmetic Operators in C++ Assignment Statements Step 5-Desk-Check the Program Step 6-Evaluate and Modify the Program Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 5: The Selection Structure Making Decisions Flowcharting a Selection Structure Coding Selection Structures in C++ Comparison Operators Swapping Numeric Values Displaying the Area or Circumference Logical Operators Using the Truth Tables A Different Version of the Area or Circumference Program Summary of Operators Converting a Character to Uppercase or Lowercase Formatting Numeric Output Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 6: More on the Selection Structure Nested Selection Structures Flowcharting a Nested Selection Structure Coding a Nested Selection Structure Logic Errors in Selection Structures Multiple-Alternative Selection Structures Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 7: The Repetition Structure Repeating Program Instructions Using a Pretest Loop to Solve a Real-World Problem The while Statement Using Counters and Accumulators Counter-Controlled Pretest Loops The for Statement Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 8: More on the Repetition Structure Posttest Loops Flowcharting a Posttest Loop The do while Statement Nested Repetition Structures The Clock Program The Car Depreciation Program Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 9: Value-Returning Functions Functions Value-Returning Functions The rand, srand, and time Functions Creating Program-Defined Value-Returning Functions Calling a Function Function Prototypes The Scope and Lifetime of a Variable Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 10: Void Functions Functions Creating Program-Defined Void Functions Passing Variables to a Function Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 11: One-Dimensional Arrays Arrays One-Dimensional Arrays The Calories Program Passing a One-Dimensional Array to a Function Calculating a Total and an Average The Social Media Program-Searching an Array The Currency Converter Program-Accessing an Individual Element The Highest Number Program-Finding the Highest Value Parallel One-Dimensional Arrays Sorting the Data Stored in a One-Dimensional Array Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 12: Two-Dimensional Arrays Using Two-Dimensional Arrays Accumulating the Values Stored in a Two-Dimensional Array Searching a Two-Dimensional Array Passing a Two-Dimensional Array to a Function Chapter Summary Key Term Review Questions Exercises Ch 13: Strings The string Data Type Getting String Input from the Keyboard The Primrose Auction House Program Determining the Number of Characters in a string Variable Accessing the Characters in a string Variable Searching the Contents of a string Variable Removing Characters from a string Variable Replacing Characters in a string Variable Inserting Characters within a string Variable Duplicating a Character within a string Variable Concatenating Strings Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 14: Sequential Access Files File Types Creating File Objects Opening a Sequential Access File Writing Data to a Sequential Access File Reading Information from a Sequential Access File Closing a Sequential Access File The eBook Collection Program Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Ch 15: Classes and Objects Object-Oriented Terminology Defining a Class in C++ Instantiating an Object and Referring to a Public Member Example 1-A Class That Contains a Private Data Member and Public Member Methods Example 2-A Class That Contains a Parameterized Constructor Example 3-Reusing a Class Example 4-A Class That Contains Overloaded Methods Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Appendix A: C++ Keywords Appendix B: ASCII Codes Appendix C: Common Syntax Errors Appendix D: How to Boxes Index