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C++ Primer vs C++ Primer Plus

Hey folks,

I have been planning to get serious about learning C++, and I keep seeing two books pop up everywhere - C++ Primer (by Lippman et al.) and C++ Primer Plus (by Stephen Prata).

I know they sound almost identical, but from what I have heard, they're pretty different in style and depth. Before I dive in, I would love to get some opinions from people who have actually used either (or both).

Also, would even appreciate alternative suggestions if there's a better book out there for modern C++ learning

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