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The inventor of C++ presents the definitive insider's guide to the design and development of the C++ programming language. Without ommitting critical details or getting bogged down in technicalities, Stroustrup presents his unique insights into the decisions that shaped C++. Every C++ programmer will benefit from Stroustrup's explanations of the 'why's' behind C++ from the earliest features, such as the original class concept, to the latest extensions, such as new casts and explicit template instantiation. Some C++ design decisions have been universally praised, while others remain controversial, and debated vigorously; still other features have been rejected based on experimentation. In this book, Stroustrup dissects many of these decisions to present a case study in "real object- oriented language development" for the working programmer. In doing so, he presents his views on programming and design in a concrete and useful way that makes this book a must-buy for every C++ programmer. Features*Written by the inventor of C++ Stroustrup *Provides insights into the design decisions which shaped C++. *Gives technical summaries of C++.* Discusses the latest language features: templates, exceptions, run-time type information, and namespaces. *Presents Stroustrup's unique programming and design views. 0201543303B04062001
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The inventor of C++ presents the definitive insider's guide to the design and development of the C++ programming language. Without ommitting critical details or getting bogged down in technicalities, Stroustrup presents his unique insights into the decisions that shaped C++. Every C++ programmer will benefit from Stroustrup's explanations of the 'why's' behind C++ from the earliest features, such as the original class concept, to the latest extensions, such as new casts and explicit template instantiation.
Some C++ design decisions have been universally praised, while others remain controversial, and debated vigorously; still other features have been rejected based on experimentation. In this book, Stroustrup dissects many of these decisions to present a case study in "real object- oriented language development" for the working programmer. In doing so, he presents his views on programming and design in a concrete and useful way that makes this book a must-buy for every C++ programmer.
Features- Written by the inventor of C++ Stroustrup
- Provides insights into the design decisions which shaped C++.
- Gives technical summaries of C++.
- Discusses the latest language features: templates, exceptions, run-time type information, and namespaces.
- Presents Stroustrup's unique programming and design views.
0201543303B04062001
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I liked this book a lot. It was very hard to put down. In addition to learning some of the history of the language, I felt I actually learned a lot of C++, and a lot about why the features are the way they are. We all know that many criticisms are leveled at C++. I know that most of them are unfounded, but it's rather nice to have a good answer for the next time someone mentions SmallTalk to me or complains about multiple inheritance.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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In this book, C++ creator Bjarne Stroustrup talks us through the genesis of C++, detailing his design philosophies, the history of the language's development, and the various trade offs that make up C++.
If you're curious about why C++ is how it is, then this is a fine read. Stroustrup writes well and without hyperbole. Along the way, you'll pick up plenty of interesting trivia. Did you know, for instance, that the earliest versions of what became C++ had AOP-style before and after methods, but no-one used them, so Stroustrup removed them? Or that language level support for delegation was once in the offing? You'll also find out why keyword arguments for functions were rejected. Additionally, there's a fascinating (albeit too brief) section on how the behaviour of exceptions came to be specified, with resumable semantics rejected for the termination model we have now.
Due to the year of publication, events encompassing the adoption of the STL is missing. On one hand, that's a bit of a pity. On the other, it keeps the length of this book to a manageable length.
From the title, you probably already know if you want to read this book. Will it reveal amazing new techniques to speed up your C++ programs? No. But if you have any interest at all in language design, this is really accessible and there is no type theory or lambda calculus to wrestle with here. Even a committed C++-hater might come away with a new appreciation for the language, warts and all. Well, maybe not, but they might retire a few a few of their arguments against it.
If you're curious about why C++ is how it is, then this is a fine read. Stroustrup writes well and without hyperbole. Along the way, you'll pick up plenty of interesting trivia. Did you know, for instance, that the earliest versions of what became C++ had AOP-style before and after methods, but no-one used them, so Stroustrup removed them? Or that language level support for delegation was once in the offing? You'll also find out why keyword arguments for functions were rejected. Additionally, there's a fascinating (albeit too brief) section on how the behaviour of exceptions came to be specified, with resumable semantics rejected for the termination model we have now.
Due to the year of publication, events encompassing the adoption of the STL is missing. On one hand, that's a bit of a pity. On the other, it keeps the length of this book to a manageable length.
From the title, you probably already know if you want to read this book. Will it reveal amazing new techniques to speed up your C++ programs? No. But if you have any interest at all in language design, this is really accessible and there is no type theory or lambda calculus to wrestle with here. Even a committed C++-hater might come away with a new appreciation for the language, warts and all. Well, maybe not, but they might retire a few a few of their arguments against it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you want to know why C++ includes the features it does, in the way it does, and why it doesn't include features found in other languages, this is the book to read.
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Excellent Insights for C++ programmers, needs updating
I liked this book a lot. The only reason I didn't give it 4 stars is that it would be much more interesting now to hear Stroustrup's perspectives on the ANSI Standard, and... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 1999
There's more to a language than the syntax....
Understanding the syntax of a programming language is not enough, especially a language as big as C++. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 1998
A superb book for all levels
As a beginner in C++ design and programming, Dr. Stroustrup unique and inside perspective on the history behind the code really helped me to understand why decisions were made. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 1998
Excellent for understanding the "whys" of C++
There are things that one just remembers about a langugage. But after reading this book (especially chapters 10 - 17), everytime I use a feature of C++, I know _why_ it is... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 1998
For those who want to know... Why?
A masterful history of C++ from a personal perspective. I prefer this text to Stroustrup's "the C++ Programming Language". Read more
Published on 8 Aug 1998
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