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Thinking in C++ - Hardcover

Eckel, Bruce

 
9780139177095: Thinking in C++

Synopsis

Practical book aimed at C programmers who want to learn how to program effectively in C++. It is for intermediate or advanced level courses. New edition available in Spring 1999.

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From the Back Cover

Use the full power of C++

  • First Edition Winner 1996 Jolt Award for Best Book of the Year.
  • Learn practical programming and best practices.
  • Meet the difficult challenges of C++ development.
  • Build reliable and robust programs.
  • Design Patterns chapter shows sophisticated use of objects, composition and polymorphism.
  • Provides a gentle introduction to multithreaded programming, a feature being considered for the next version of Standard C++.
  • Defensive Programming chapter includes a simple unit-testing framework and debugging techniques.
  • In-depth treatment of Standard C++ Library facilities including strings, iostreams, and the "STL" algorithms and containers.
  • Modern usage of templates, including template metaprogramming.
  • Unravels the perplexities of multiple inheritance.
  • Shows practical uses for RTTI.
  • Explores exception handling in depth and clearly explains exception-safe design.
  • Compliant with the official ISO C++ Standard.
  • Presents results of current research being considered for inclusion in the next revision of Standard C++.
  • All code examples freely downloadable, tested on multiple platforms and compilers including the free GNU C++ compiler on Windows/Mac/Linux.
On www.BruceEckel.com:
  • Annotated Solutions Guide
  • Seminars and consulting
  • Free Download―Volume I of this book

About the Author

Bruce Eckel is the author of Thinking in C++, Volume I, and other books on C++. He served on the C++ Standards Committee, has published over 150 articles (many on C++) and has given C++ seminars worldwide. He is the president of MindView, Inc., which provides software consulting and training.

Chuck Allison is former Senior Editor of the C/C++ Users Journal and author of the book C/C++ Code Capsules. He served on the C++ Standards Committee and is a professor of Computer Science at Utah Valley State College. He is president of Fresh Sources, Inc., which specializes in software training and mentoring.

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