An interactive and fun way to learn C++, one of the most popular high-level programming languages for graphic applications This unique, hands-on approach to learning C++ makes the experience fun and interesting by offering the opportunity for readers to get started on real codingFeatures numerous examples and project ideas as well as GUI and audio extensions so readers can get instant feedback - in addition to instant gratification from producing a program that worksWritten by one of the world's leading authorities on C and C++, the book includes invaluable reference sections at the end of each chapterDiscusses modern C++ idioms, which are often neglected in other publications