Advanced C++ Programming Styles and Idioms

by James O. Coplien

Recipient of Computer Language 1991 JOLT Cola Productivity Award One of JOOP Magazine's Top Ten Books of the Decade (three years in a row) A 1992 Stacey's best-seller Continued critical acclaim in October 1995 Dr. Dobb's

Written by an expert in C++, Advanced C++ Programming Styles and Idioms looks at the design features of the C++ programming language. Assuming a background in the syntax of C++, Coplien shows how to become an expert C++ programmer by learning the idioms of the language. His approach is organized around the abstractions that C++ supports: abstract data types, combining types in inheritance structures, object-oriented programming, and multiple inheritance. Using small, but rich examples, he shows how these abstractions can be combined to use the language effectively. Experienced C++ programmers will appreciate the comprehensive coverage of Release 3.0.

Genres: Programming, Technical, Computer Science, Software, Computers, Engineering

520 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[M]

I would give this a 10 star if it was available. Amazing book that opened my mind as C++ developer in the mid 1990s. I still have it treasured in my 'most valued' book section.

[Richard Fabian]

A good book, but it's not aged well. The community could do with a revised version of this book for the post STL times and the advent of many new features of c++11 and the continuing growth of the language. There's a lot of good stuff for beginners, but beginners won't know where the good stuff ends, so I can't recommend it in this state to anyone other than c++ historians or those interested in the roots of design patterns.

[Sandy Maguire]

Abandoned. I was hoping it was a precursor to Design Patterns, but it's more about programming in
C++ pre-stl.

[Christophe Addinquy]

ma note de lecture en français ici