Chapter 2. SETTING OUT TO C++
In this chapter you learn
How to create a C++ program
The general format for a C++ program
The #include directive
How to use the cout object for output
How to place comments in a C++ program
How to declare and use variables
How to use the cin object for input
How to define and use simple functions
When you construct a simple home, you begin with the foundation and the framework. If you don't have a solid structure from the beginning, you'll have trouble later filling in the details, such as windows, door frames, observatory domes, and parquet ballrooms. Similarly, when you learn a computer language, you should begin by learning the basic structure for a program. Only then can you ...
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