There are dozens of introductory C++ books on the market, but few of them are effective in training the complete novice, as they make too many assumptions of prior knowledge. Unlike other introductory C++ books, this book was developed with the assistance of a complete novice to the language. Her comments are questions were incorporated in the text to assist readers who have had no previous experience with programming.

Many readers, whether taking formal C++ course or studying on their own, report that the approach this book takes is far superior to any other they have encountered. A number of customer comments on Amazon.com also testify to its effectiveness.