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Does anyone know of good books that are tailored for Java developers looking to transition to C & C++? I have the classic K&R ANSI C book but was looking for something more tailored to those that learned Java first, such as having examples of similar code/functionality between Java and C and C++.

I know there is this list, http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list, but was looking for books specifically written for Java developers.

Thanks!

EDIT: I am looking to learn both C and C++, so books for either aimed at Java developers would be great!

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Are you looking to do C or C++? Because they are different. – World Engineer♦ Nov 11 '11 at 19:18
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C or C++ will be a massive difference. – DeadMG Nov 12 '11 at 3:17
Throwing C and C++ into the same pot sounds dubious at best. If you want to do C++, for the third edition of Meyers' Effective C++ the book was massively changed in order to better guide developers coming from languages like Java. (Earlier editions were aimed at C developers.) – sbi Nov 14 '11 at 11:18
I am looking to learn both :) Updated OP to clarify. – soulesschild Nov 14 '11 at 17:31

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I myself have been reading Accelerated C++ for a while, and it's a great read IMO. You are aware of programming concepts already, but there are some subtleties when it comes to C/C++. The mentioned book is nice, as it teaches you to use the language efficiently and at a higher level from the beginning. For C, I suggest K&R - absolutely. Actually, Stroustrup's The C++ Programming Language is also interesting, but it's HUGE - as the language itself. For C++, an excellent second book would be Scott Meyers' Effective C++. Very interesting for people who think they know C++.

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+1 for "Very interesting for people who think they know C++." – Dima Nov 11 '11 at 20:22
+1 for suggesting K&R. – Mahmoud Hossam Nov 11 '11 at 20:48
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C++ for Java Programmers. Haven't read it personally but it has decent ratings.

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