Is c++ primer really for beginners?

[MRQ1]

I have been reading c++ primer and the things are flowing over my head the book seems to be very difficult as compared to Alex Allain's Jumping into C++ and C++ How to Program by Dietel and Dietel. But it seems that people recommend C++ primer and mention the other two books bad. So am I doing it right or the other books are easier because they are bad ?

[JLBorges]

Stay with C++ Primer; it is not as difficult as it appears at first sight. Come back a bit later to the things that were flowing over your head the first time, and they would be clearer.

For people who are completely new to programming, Stroustrup's 'Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ (2nd Edition)' is perhaps more suitable.
http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Principles-Practice-Using-Edition/dp/0321992784

[MRQ1]

Both of these books have tons of definitions without applying them to anything. The stroustrup one is even more difficult. They also want you to download their header files which is extremely weird and makes learning more difficult.

[shamieh]

MRQ1 Get Tony Gaddis C++ Book. Don't get the strousop one until after you've read Tony Gaddis book.

[MRQ1]

This book wants you to use a sales item header from the begginning which I don't understand and I don't know what sample code is in front of you and what is at book's end. Really confusing book.

[xenovia12]

Alex Allain's Jumping into C++ and C++ How to Program by Dietel and Dietel

these are really good books
if you are not comfortable in c++ primer, then get a new book immediately

[jakvrh1]

The first chaper in C++ primer is bit confusing, but if you don't understand it just move to PART 1 where It's starts from beginning!

[Gamer2015]

Am I the only one who learned C++ with video-tutorials on youtube and never even touched a book about programming? ._.

[anup30]

if any topic seems difficult to you, learn form here:
http://www.learncpp.com/

[fg109]

@Gamer2015

I didn't learn from books or video-tutorials, but I guess that's why I'm still stuck in the beginners forum.

[TarikNeaj]

@Gamer2015 Me and you both buddy, me and you both. Havent touched a book, hate reading ><

[anup30]

>I didn't learn from books or video-tutorials, but I guess that's why I'm still stuck in the beginners forum.

internet has better resources than any book. just consider the STL. it will be much difficult to learn them from books.

[MRQ1]

The problem is the books I like are said to be bad and the online tutorial does not explain things in detail and the application of different concepts being told.

[xenovia12]

@Game2015
in video tutorial it only explains how it use.

[anup30]

>the books I like are said to be bad

an example: http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/beginner/159647/