Learn C++ the quick, easy, and “lazy� way. This book is an introductory programming text that uses humor and fun to make you actually willing to read, and eager to do the projects -- with the popular C++ language. C++ for Lazy Programmers is a genuinely fun learning experience that will show you how to create programs in the C++ language. This book helps you learn the C++ language with a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals and helps you understand how to be a productive programmer. It provides detailed help with both the Visual Studio and g++ compilers plus their debuggers, and includes the latest version of the language, C++17, too.   Along the way you’ll work through a number of labs: projects intended to stretch your abilities, test your new skills, and build confidence. Youll go beyond the basics of the language and learn how build a fun C++ arcade game project. After reading and using this book, you’ll be ready for your first real-world C++ application or game project on your own.   What You Will Learn Program for the first time in C++ in a fun, quick and easy manner Discover the SDL graphics and gaming library Work with SSDL, the Simple SDLwrapper library Use the most common C++ compilers: Visual Studio, and g++ (with Unix or MinGW) Practice “anti-bugging� for easy fixes to common problems  Work with the debugger Acquire examples-driven concepts and ideas  Build a C++-based arcade game application  Apply built-in Standard Template Library (STL) functions and classes for easy and efficient programming Dip your toe in C, C++s ancestor, still extensively used in industry Use new C++11/14/17 features including lambda functions, constexpr, and smart pointers WhoThis Book Is For Those who are new to C++, either as a guide for self-learners or as an accessible textbook for students in college-level courses.