On to C++ (programming book)
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"On to C++" is a programming book by Patrick Henry Winston that introduces and explains the C++ language with an emphasis on clear examples and practical understanding for learners transitioning from other languages.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| On to C++ (programming book) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4656096 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On to C++ (programming book) Context triple: [Patrick Henry Winston, notableWork, On to C++ (programming book)]
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A.
Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++
Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ is an introductory programming textbook by Bjarne Stroustrup that teaches fundamental programming concepts and techniques using the C++ language.
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B.
A Tour of C++
A Tour of C++ is a concise introductory book by Bjarne Stroustrup that presents modern C++ features and programming techniques for experienced programmers.
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C.
The C++ Programming Language
The C++ Programming Language is a comprehensive reference and tutorial book by Bjarne Stroustrup that defines, explains, and showcases the design and use of the C++ programming language.
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D.
C++
C++ is a high-performance, general-purpose programming language widely used for system/software development, game engines, and performance-critical applications.
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E.
Effective C++
Effective C++ is a widely respected programming book by Scott Meyers that presents practical guidelines and best practices for writing robust, efficient C++ code.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On to C++ (programming book) Target entity description: "On to C++" is a programming book by Patrick Henry Winston that introduces and explains the C++ language with an emphasis on clear examples and practical understanding for learners transitioning from other languages.
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A.
Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++
Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ is an introductory programming textbook by Bjarne Stroustrup that teaches fundamental programming concepts and techniques using the C++ language.
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B.
A Tour of C++
A Tour of C++ is a concise introductory book by Bjarne Stroustrup that presents modern C++ features and programming techniques for experienced programmers.
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C.
The C++ Programming Language
The C++ Programming Language is a comprehensive reference and tutorial book by Bjarne Stroustrup that defines, explains, and showcases the design and use of the C++ programming language.
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D.
C++
C++ is a high-performance, general-purpose programming language widely used for system/software development, game engines, and performance-critical applications.
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E.
Effective C++
Effective C++ is a widely respected programming book by Scott Meyers that presents practical guidelines and best practices for writing robust, efficient C++ code.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
C++ tutorial
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computer science book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ programming book ⓘ |
| author |
Patrick Henry Winston
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linked to:
Patrick Winston
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| covers |
C++ classes and objects
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C++ control structures ⓘ C++ data types ⓘ C++ functions ⓘ basic C++ constructs ⓘ transition concepts from other languages to C++ ⓘ |
| educationalApproach |
example-driven explanation
ⓘ
step-by-step introduction to C++ ⓘ |
| educationalGoal |
help readers understand C++ concepts clearly
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support practical application of C++ ⓘ |
| focus |
clear examples
ⓘ
practical understanding ⓘ |
| genre |
educational book
ⓘ
technical literature ⓘ |
| hasAuthor |
Patrick Henry Winston
ⓘ
linked to:
Patrick Winston
|
| hasAuthorProfession |
MIT professor
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computer scientist ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | learners transitioning from other programming languages ⓘ |
| isAbout |
programming techniques in C++
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software development ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
C++ programming language
ⓘ
linked to:
C++
|
| pedagogicalStyle |
introductory textbook
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tutorial ⓘ |
| relatedLanguageBackground | programmers coming from other languages ⓘ |
| targetSkillLevel |
beginner C++ programmers
ⓘ
intermediate programmers learning C++ ⓘ |
| teaches |
C++ semantics
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C++ syntax ⓘ object-oriented programming in C++ ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
You are a knowledge base construction expert. Given a subject entity and a description of it, return factual statements that you know for the subject as a JSON list of dictionaries(triples), where keys must be "subject", "predicate" and "object". The number of facts may be very high, between 25 to 50 or more, for very popular subjects. For less popular subjects, the number of facts can be very low, like 5 or 10. # Requirements - If you don't know the subject at all, return an empty list. - If the subject is not a named entity, return an empty list. - Include at least one triple where predicate is "instanceOf". - Do not get too wordy. - Separate several objects into multiple triples with one object.
Input
Subject: On to C++ (programming book) Description of subject: "On to C++" is a programming book by Patrick Henry Winston that introduces and explains the C++ language with an emphasis on clear examples and practical understanding for learners transitioning from other languages.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
Patrick Winston