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A fast-paced, thorough introduction to modern C++ written for experienced programmers. After reading C++ Crash Course, you’ll be proficient in the core language concepts, the C++ Standard Library, and the Boost Libraries.
C++ is one of the most widely used languages for real-world software. In the hands of a knowledgeable programmer, C++ can produce small, efficient, and readable code that any programmer would be proud of.
Designed for intermediate to advanced programmers, C++ Crash Course cuts through the weeds to get you straight to the core of C++17, the most modern revision of the ISO standard. Part 1 covers the core of the C++ language, where you’ll learn about everything from types and functions, to the object life cycle and expressions. Part 2 introduces you to the C++ Standard Library and Boost Libraries, where you’ll learn about all of the high-quality, fully-featured facilities available to you. You’ll cover special utility classes, data structures, and algorithms, and learn how to manipulate file systems and build high-performance programs that communicate over networks.
You’ll learn all the major features of modern C++, including:
Fundamental types, reference types, and user-defined typesThe object lifecycle including storage duration, memory management, exceptions, call stacks, and the RAII paradigm Compile-time polymorphism with templates and run-time polymorphism with virtual classesAdvanced expressions, statements, and functionsSmart pointers, data structures, dates and times, numerics, and probability/statistics facilitiesContainers, iterators, strings, and algorithmsStreams and files, concurrency, networking, and application development
With well over 500 code samples and nearly 100 exercises, C++ Crash Course is sure to help you build a strong C++ foundation.
From the Publisher
‘Comprehensive’
“A comprehensive book, both in size (over 700 pages, taking 5 months to review) and breadth of coverage . . . All in all, highly recommended.”
—ACCU
‘Highly Effecient’
“Thanks to the really good writing style and enough examples, I gained some new insights into how the language is supposed to be used properly, as well as a drive to dive deeper into the intricacies of it. I admire how the author of the book was able to include the most important knowledge in such a highly efficient way to learn.”
—InnateCoder
‘My Favorite’
“I have sampled a number of books on this topic and they all suffer some limitations, this one is my favorite so far.”
—David Weiseth, Amazon reviewer
About the Author
Josh Lospinoso, PhD, is an entrepreneur who served 15 years in the US Army. As a cyber officer, Josh wrote dozens of infosec tools and taught C++ to junior developers. He has spoken at a wide range of conferences, published over 20 peer-reviewed articles, is a Rhodes Scholar, and holds a patent. In 2012, he co-founded a successfully acquired security company. He keeps a blog and is an active contributor to open source software.
Who Should Read This Book
This book is intended for intermediate to advanced programmers already familiar with basic programming concepts. If you don’t specifically have system programming experience, that’s okay. Experienced application programmers are welcome.
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Publisher : No Starch Press
Publication date : September 24, 2019
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 792 pages
ISBN-10 : 1593278888
ISBN-13 : 978-1593278885
Item Weight : 2.89 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 1.55 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #97,022 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in C++ Programming Language #17 in Computer Systems Analysis & Design (Books) #24 in Object-Oriented Design
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