I guess coming off of two simesters of java I'm used to a pretty easy way of finding classes, member functions, interfaces and the like that I can use in my programs. I don't remember ever really needing it when I last worked on C++ but I'm doing a "refresher" and want to be able to look up different standard class functions and such without having to scrounge through a reference book.
You could try the Standard Template Library Programmer's Guide.
It doesnt cover the entire standard library, but you can also supplement with material from MSDN and cppreference.com.
Look up a C++ Reference and learn How To Ask Questions The Smart WayOriginally Posted by Bjarne Stroustrup (2000-10-14)
Maybe
http://www.dinkumware.com/libraries_ref.html
http://www.sgi.com/tech/stl/
No doubt similar references exist for say boost
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Blargh, I'm spoiled by Java a bit. After starting to do some of my programming II assignments that I did in java in C++ I realize that you have to make your own algorithms for a lot of the stuff. No ArrayList and Arrays classes are the biggest blowbacks to me.
Coolness.
>> No ArrayList and Arrays classes are the biggest blowbacks to me.
?? There are similar classes in the C++ standard library. There are also built-in algorithms.
I see.
vector is the C++ equivalent of Array, although often a deque or list will be more appropriate. Take a look at the sgi site in Salem's link, including the introduction to the STL, and then peruse the Table of Contents to see all (or most) of what is available. You'll probably only find the C++ standard library lacking when you look at GUIs and graphics.
It's not a "handy" reference, but you can get the actual ANSI/ISO language standard from ANSI for $30 in PDF ($300 for a hard copy!). Oh, I think you need the C standard too, because the C++ standard refers-back to the C standard.
