Borland C++ Builder

Best-selling programming author Herb Schildt brings you the most comprehensive resource to Borland C++ Builder available. Including complete coverage of the C++ language, tools, libraries—plus an introduction to Windows programming—this book contains everything you need to know to expertly work with Borland C++.

The Most Comprehensive Guide to Borland C++ Builder

Learn to build high-powered applications quickly and easily with help from this in-depth guide. Inside you'll find comprehensive coverage of the entire C++ language and the C++ Builder integrated development environment (IDE). This incomparable reference is divided into four parts, and organized by topic. Part One covers the foundation of C++, including its control statements, operators, preprocessor directives, and data types. Part Two details the extensive C++ Builder library. In Part Three you will explore object-oriented programming (OOP), learn about classes and objects, constructors, destructors, polymorphism, inheritance, exception handling, templates, and much more. Also, you'll get details on the standard template library (STL), one of C++'s most powerful, advanced features. Part Four covers the C++ Builder IDE, and explains how to create, compile, and run applications — and how to fix bugs using the debugger. And, numerous ready-to-run examples are included throughout, making it easy to apply what you've learned.

• Master the C++ language and its libraries — including the numerous extensions added by C++ Builder
• Learn the fundamental principles of OOP — polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation
• Explore classes, objects, constructors, and destructors
• Get details on arrays, pointers, and references — three of C++'s most important constructs
• Understand functions and operator overloading
• Use virtual functions and runtime type ID (RTTI)
• Apply templates, namespaces, and exception handling
• Learn about the C++ I/O system, including its classes, functions, and operators
• Use mathematical, time-, date-, and system-related functions

Table of Contents
Part I: The Foundation of C++: The C Subset.
Chapter 1: An Overview of C.
Chapter 2: Variables, Constants, Operators, and Expressions.
Chapter 3: Program Control Statements.
Chapter 4: Functions.
Chapter 5: Arrays.
Chapter 6: Pointers.
Chapter 7: Structures, Unions, and User-Defined Types.
Chapter 8: Input, Output, Streams, and Files.
Chapter 9: The Preprocessor and Comments.
Part II: The C++ Builder Function Library.
Chapter 10: Linking, Libraries, and Headers.
Chapter 11: I/O Functions.
Chapter 12: String, Memory, and Character Functions.
Chapter 13: Mathematical Functions.
Chapter 14: Time, Date, and System-Related Functions.
Chapter 15: Dynamic Allocation.
Chapter 16: Directory Functions.
Chapter 17: Process Control Functions.
Chapter 18: Screen-Based Text Functions.
Chapter 19: Miscellaneous Functions.
Part III: C++.
Chapter 20: An Overview of C++.
Chapter 21: A Closer Look at Classes and Objects.
Chapter 22: Function and Operator Overloading.
(and more...)