This tutorial provides students with a comprehensive understanding of C and C++, including object model, design methods, and programming. It includes utility classes, case studies, and source code on a disk. The book goes beyond C++ language, focusing on object-oriented design concepts. An extensive class library, available via FTP, allows instructors to customize assignments. Adhering to the latest C++ standard, it covers function parameters, pointers, arrays, and dynamic memory allocation to help students transition from C to C++.