The purpose of this book is to provide an introductory text for understanding the C++ language and to empower the reader to write C++ programs. The book also introduces reader to the paradigm of object oriented programming. The main strength and USP of this book is that it is written by a student for students but will be equally useful for intermediate level programmers, and software development professionals. The author is in the best position to identify and address issues and areas where a student needs maximum help in understanding the C++ concepts and developing programming skills.

The book also covers text for a business-oriented C++ programming course. The examples and the several chapters at the end are devoted to data structures, database concepts including SQL, methodology to interface C++ programs with any database using Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), basic windows graphics programming, overview of XML and Standard Template Library (STL).