Effective C++, Third Edition: 55 Effective Practices to Improve Program Technology and Design Thinking (English Edition)

Author: (USA) Scott Meyers
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Some say C++ programmers can be divided into two categories: those who have read Effective C++ and those who haven't. However, the third edition of the masterpiece by world-renowned C++ expert Scott Meyers indeed goes this deep. It might be a bit exaggerated, but no matter what, once you own this book, you gain a chance to quickly improve your C++ skills. Internationally, the impact of this book has spread across the entire computer technology publishing field, and its echoes are still felt today. Almost on every recommended list of C++ books, this one will always rank in the top three. The author's exceptional technical grasp, unique perspective, witty and easy-to-read writing style, and ingenious content organization are all highly praised and emulated. Even the book's concise and brisk naming style has a special appeal—I could easily list numerous examples, such as Meyers' own More Effective C++ and Effective STL, Don Box's Effective COM, the Efficient C++ series edited by Stan Lippman, and Herb Sutter's Exceptional C++. To know that this isn't a deliberate arrangement by the publisher, and that the authors mentioned above are all top masters in their respective fields, not just followers or pretenders, only reinforces this phenomenon. The only explanation is the heartfelt admiration and high regard people have for this book. This book isn't a quick read meant to be shelved after one pass, nor is it a reference manual that can instantly solve your immediate problems. Instead, it requires you to read and reflect on it repeatedly, to integrate its ideas into your own thinking, and into every keystroke you make. C++ is the language of true programmers, backed by profound thought and unparalleled expressive power, which gives it a kind of religious-like charm. I hope this book will help you overcome the challenges of C++ and appreciate the grandeur that can only be seen from a high vantage point, enabling you to become a successful and happy C++ programmer.