The STL as referred to in threads like this is actually the standard library. It is standard so it works the same in all standards conforming implementations (which means it works the same 99.9% of the time on modern compilers). That is why it is used a lot. Not only is it platform independent, it is implemented in the standard libraries for all conforming C++ compilers.
Hi folks,
I recently got to know that when we use new or malloc to allocate dynamic memory, the allocated memory block gets prefixed with some bytes that contain low level details like the block size, and etc. Which book would you cover this kind of information? I think a general computer architecture book wouldn't cover this sort of C/C++ implementation-specific information. Thanks!!
I found that Accelerated C++ is all you need as a beginners book. Couple it with others books, and I'm sure it will be a great learning experience.
Originally Posted by Adak
Any recommendations on good Design Pattern books? Have been using them at work a lot, but I am trying to learn to write/implement them on my own.
Design Patterns by Gamma, Helm, Johnson and Vlissides (which is one of the ones I mentioned at the start of this thread) is the place to start for design patterns.
Heh, thanks. I read every page except page 1Guess I should have clicked once more.
That's the first I've heard of that book. It looks very intriguing. There seem to be a lack of top quality C++ books available for programming beginners, and I generally like Stroustrup's approach to teaching C++, so perhaps this could be a new go to recommendation for people who want to learn to program with C++. Thanks for pointing it out.
Beginner books: I've been using Gaddis, Starting out with C++ and Strata, C++ Primer Plus and thought it might be helpful to others to say something about the differences. Both are good books in their own ways.
Gaddis is better for those who find programming difficult and want more time spent on introductory concepts and more exercises to review the concepts.
Strata is better for those who find the introductory stuff pretty easy. He provides enough exercises to review the material but seems to write for a reader who is going to have less trouble grasping and remembering the ideas.
I recently switched to Strata after working up through the classes section in Gaddis because I noticed that Strata discusses classes in greater detail. If you feel like you may need to take a little more time to digest the basics, you should choose Gaddis. If you want to get to the more advanced parts a bit more quickly, go with Strata.
"Strata"? Stephen Prata maybe?
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Heh heh. Good job he didn't run into him somewhere, that would have been embarrassing."Strata"? Stephen Prata maybe?
yes, sorry, i don't know how i got Strata into my head... mea culpa! Prata is the correct name.
For people who understand German, I recommend the brand new book "Der C++ Programmierer" by Ulrich Breymann.
C++ Lehr-/Lernbuch: Der C++ Programmierer
I flipped through it at the local bookstore and I was really impressed. It approaches C++ exactly the right way: using high-level library features from the beginning, discussing some Boost libraries, explaining important concepts like value vs. reference semantics, RAII, exception safety, etc. It touches on C++0x features and demonstrates C++0x library enhancements (in particular regexes and threads). It also gives a very brief introduction to Qt as the author's favorite GUI library.
I don't know if it will be ever translated to English.
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What knowledge level does it presuppose? A lot of the concepts you mention are new to me, although the German isn't a problem. Just wondering if it might be a bit too fortgeschritten for now... ?
CB, I hope this one is good, because it ended up costing a lot by the time I got shipping from amazon.de to U.S. But the summaries did sound pretty good, and I concluded that the book is a pretty good level for me: addressed to beginners through pros and including advanced topics, which I definitely need to start delving into.
