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This is a complete rewrite of the most widely read and most trusted book on C++. Based on the ANSI/ISO C++ final draft, this book covers the C++ language, its standard library, and key design techniques as an integrated whole.

The C++ Programming Language provides comprehensive coverage of C++ language features and standard library components. For example:

• abstract classes as interfaces
• class hierarchies for object-oriented programming
• templates as the basis for type-safe generic software
• exceptions for regular error handling
• namespaces for modularity in large-scale software
• run-time type identification for loosely coupled systems
• the C subset of C++ for C compatibility and system-level work
• standard containers and algorithms
• standard strings, I/O streams, and numerics

With this third edition, Stroustrup makes C++ even more accessible to those new to the language while adding information and techniques that even expert C++ programmers will find invaluable.

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About the Author

Bjarne Stroustrup is the designer and original implementor of C++ and the author of The C++ Programming Language (first edition 1985, second edition 1991, third edition 1997), The Annotated C++ Reference Manual, and The Design and Evolution of C++. A graduate of the University of Aarhus, Denmark, and Cambridge University, England, Dr. Stroustrup is currently the head of AT&T Labs' Large-Scale Programming Research Department, an AT&T Fellow, an AT&T Bell Laboratories Fellow, and an ACM fellow. His research interests include distributed systems, operating systems, simulation, design, and programming. He is Editor for Addison-Wesley's C++ In-Depth Series.

Jan 27, 2001     michael Reddy from NJ,USA
Excellent Book in the C++ World
This book is must and should for those who want to become a good C++ Programmer

Apr 30, 2000     Qiuyang Wu from Oregon
I can't find one redundant word in the book.
I can't find even one redundant word in the book. If you read it a dozen times, you'll find yourself own a dozen books about C++.

Apr 10, 2000     A guy from Connecticut
A Real C++ Book
Definitely a great book. Had the 2nd edition as well. Third edition is probably not very appropriate for beginners (I can't really tell for sure, 'cos I already knew c++ and when I read it, it's clear as crystal, but I think it would be a bit hard for beginner. If you buy this book as your first C++ book and find it difficult to read, don't get frustrated.), but it does show you how to write programs a serious c++ programmer does. The content is very comprehensive, plenty of examples showing you how to program it right, C++ concepts are explained in great detail and explained concisely. a definite must if you want to learn C++ and learn it well. If you are familiar with C and want to start C++ , I would suggest the book "Moving from C to C++" from Sams. If you just started learning programming, I would suggest "Beginner's guide to C++" by Oleg Yaroshenko. Then move forward to this "real C++ book".

Apr 6, 2000     S. Mody (Modysk@hotmail.com) from NY
The cover can easily claim: "Guaranteed return on investment".
The book is comprehensive. The presentation is somewhat layered and some topics are introduced within a discussion or an example. So some searching may be required on the readers' part. However the index is detailed and there are extensive cross references. The chapter on templates is terse but if read carefully provides a complete presentation. (For a more explicit presentation consider "C++ Primer" by Lippman and Lajoie.) Unlike many others, I think that even beginners who have some prior knowledge of programming (eg: from a basic college course) and some basic knowledge of the C++ syntax can benefit from (and should strongly consider using) this book. I did. Personally, I cannot do without this book and I'm sure it will be on my desk for a long time to come. It is all in all a great medium and (possibly) long term investment for learning both C++ language and techniques.

Nov 5, 1999     A review from Virginia
If I could give it more stars, I would....
It's very simple: if you program in C++, you should own this book.

Oct 26, 1999     David (rawitat@jks.is.tsukuba.ac.jp) from University of Tsukuba
One of the GREATEST Reference, but NOT a Tutorial.
From my years of C++ experience, I dare say that, this book is one of the greatest reference books out there. However, what readers need to read this book is a ton of C++ knowledges, OOP, and more. And, it would be much better if it was written in K&R style (like those in K&R's "The C Programming Language", which I, personally, think that it is the BEST programming book ever written for any language).

So, if you are a beginner, or a novice programmer, I would recommend you to read any other primer books, which would help you understanding the language. But if you are a serious C++ programmer (or wannabe), this book is A MUST!!

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