ISBN:0201403633From the Back Cover
If the answer is yes then this is the ideal conversion book for you.
Ada 95 for C and C++ Programmers will show you everything you need to know to program in Ada 95, taking you through not only the differences in syntax but also the conceptual differences in how the languages are used. Addressing the changes in the Ada programming language due to the new 1995 standard, this book provides practical advice and real-life examples for the experienced programmer. Features:
* Hints and tips drawn from real-life programming experience
* Running case study based on the Author's experience developing mission-critical software for retail applications.
* An accompanying CD-ROM which contains
* expanded examples of the code used in the text,
* exerpts from the text in HTML with hypertext links to the relevant examples
* a Special Edition of the ObjectAda compiler for Windows 95 and NT which features Win32 bindings, symbolic debugger, semantic browser and a language-sensitive editor.
* the Ada Reference Manual and Rational
* Associated web site containing author's updates, source code for the examples, exerpts from the text and links to other Internet resources.
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An OK Addition
I have used this book for a few years to get a quick understanding of a C/C++ topic and how it translates to a corresponding Ada capability. This book is not extensive with examples, but provides minimal explanation, albeit adaquate for communicating the essential concepts and the way to do it in Ada. A useful book for people conversant in C/C++ who wish to determine the quick way to do it in Ada. I wish there were some more detailed explanation and examples available, but then I go on to other in depth Ada books for a more thorough explanation. You should be knowledgeable in C/C++ before ordering, but most people are.
I found this a useful reference
I have used this book as a useful reference on a number of projects, granted there are some issues. I have also contacted the author a number of times and always had a very good discussion that has helped. I found this text while at college after a teacher suggested it (they had used earlier material by the author). All in all the previous postings seem a bit harsh given my personal experience.