There are literally hundreds, of computer languages in use today. But the most widely used of all are C and C++. All you have to look at are the major operating systems in use on most of today´s computers and the applications which run on them. The Unix operating system, in all its various versions, is written in C. The various flavors of Microsoft Windows are also written almost entirely in C, with some C++ in Windows NT. And the vast majority of applications for both of these operating systems are written in C or C++.

C Tutorial for mainframe

Design The components of C programs compared to assembler & COBOL programs Punctuation Braces, brackets and other awkward characters Types Mainframe variable types: integers, floating point numbers, characters etc. Pointers Using pointers to manipulate variables Structures Defining records, control blocks and parameter lists etc. Loops Using For and While loops Strings Text handling using character arrays #define Macros, equates and conditional compiles

C tutorial for mainframes

Since there is a lack of books and training for C programmers on the mainframe, we have put together the following tutorials, which are meant to supplement the C education that is available.

Data Structures and Algorithms with Object-Oriented Design Patterns in C++

This book is about the fundamentals of data structures and algorithms--the basic elements from which large and complex software artifacts are built. To develop a solid understanding of a data structure requires three things: First, you must learn how the information is arranged in the memory of the computer

C Elements of Style

This book covers only the C language and is a bit out dated. However it still contains a lot of good advice. Note: The HTML conversion is not perfect. If you want things nicely formatted, get the PDF version.

Online C++ Tutorial

So, what exactly is a programming language? As a loose definition, a programming language is a tool used by a programmer to give the computer very specific instructions in order to serve some purpose for the user. A program is like a recipe. It outlines exactly the steps needed to create something or perform a certain task. For, example, when baking chocolate chip cookies, there are certain steps that need to be followed:

Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days,

Welcome to Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days! Today you will get started on your way to becoming a proficient C++ programmer. You'll learn * Why C++ is the emerging standard in software development. * The steps to develop a C++ program. * How to enter, compile, and link your first working C++ program.

Visual C++ 6 Unleashed

Visual C++ 6 Unleashed provides comprehensive coverage of the core topics for Visual C++ 6 programming. This book skips the beginning level material and jumps right in to Visual C++.

The C Book

his is the online version of The C Book, second edition by Mike Banahan, Declan Brady and Mark Doran, originally published by Addison Wesley in 1991. This version is made freely available.

C++ Programming Style Guide

Exerpt from this guide: 'Good style is like touch typing: it may seem counter-productive at first, but the initial effort will pay enormous dividends. After a little while, the elements of good style will be second nature. Good style will help you to debug your programs more easily, and also make them more easily readable by your instructor.' From the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Denison University.