STL Programming from the Ground Up - Softcover

Schildt, Herbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0078825075 ISBN 13: 9780078825071

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 1999

Synopsis

With its breakthrough container technology, the Standard Template Library is creating a revolution in C++ programming, and no programmer can afford to be left behind! Now Herb Schildt, the world's leading programming author, has created the ultimate guide to the STL. Combining step-by-step examples with insightful descriptions, this book demystifies the complexities of the STL and takes you from beginner to expert as fast as possible.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Master the Standard Template Library with Herb Schildt's Proven Method of Success!

With its breakthrough container technology, the Standard Template is creating a revolution in C++ programming, and no programmer can afford to be left behind! Now Herb Schildt, the world's leading programming author, has created the ultimate guide to the STL. Combining step-by-step examples with insightful descriptions, this book demystifies the complexities of the STL and takes you from beginner to expert as fast as possible.

Written in the clear, concise, and uncompromising style that has made Schildt's programming books the choice of millions worldwide, STL Programming from the Ground Up is a fast-paced tutorial that provides dozens of ready-to-run examples, programming pointers, and insider tips. It starts with the basics, including a brief history of the STL and its recent standardization, and then describes all of its components. Detailed chapters cover the various containers, algorithms, iterators, function objects, and adapters supported by the STL. You'll even learn how to create your own containers and algorithms! Throughout, you'll find Herb's "In Depth" boxes packed with critical insights and practical techniques.

If you're an intermediate or advanced C++ programmer and the STL is still uncharted territory for you, then STL Programming from the Ground Up has everything you need. And remember: The source code for this book is free on the Web!

You'll find these topics and more inside:

-Overview of the STL
- The sequence containers: vector, list, and deque
- The associate containers: map, multimap, set, and multiset
- The container adapters: queue, stack, and priority_queue
- Algorithms
- Function objects
- Binders, negators, and predicates
- Creating your own containers
- and much more!

About the Author

Herbert Schildt is a world leading programming author. He is an authority on the C, C++, Java, and C# programming languages, and a master Windows programmer. His programming books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into all major foreign languages. He is the author of numerous best sellers including C: The Complete Reference, Java 2: The Complete Reference, Java 2: A Beginner's Guide, C#: A Beginner's Guide, and many more. Schildt holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0078825075
• ISBN 13: 9780078825071
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 608