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Summary: Terrific coverage of fundamental C++ techniques
Review: An absolutely terrific book focusing on basic C++ and object-oriented programming techniques. A crucial book for anyone new to C++ to read.While _Effective C++_ is an important and fundamental part of any C++ programmer's library, truly advanced C++ engineers are likely familiar with most or all of the techniques presented here (dynamic allocation, constructors, basic coding style, etc.). Scott Meyers' second book, _More Effective C++_, covers significantly more advanced techniques which the experienced programmer may not have encountered in everyday code and which may be more instructive. It is only in deference to that book that I have given this one 4 (or, if I could, 4.9) stars.
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Summary: Just too good
Review: Effective C++, has taught me how to be a good C++ programmer. This book is amazing and I am sure that any C++ programmer will benefit from it. Go ahead and read this and become a better Programmer
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Summary: Impossibly good.
Review: Wanna be good at C++? Get this book. Mr. Meyers covers a huge number of things that an intermediate C++ programmer simply HAS to know, and in an engaging and pellucid style. It's a tremendously valuable read, and a very funny one, too. (Oh, and get his More Effective C++ while you're at it. Same style, slightly more advanced stuff. You WILL want them both.)
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Summary: Will boost your understanding of C++ by 100%
Review: I just have to say that this book is absolutely excellent. This book is intended for those will a good background in object-oriented and C++ to get better. His examples are clear and well explained. He brings valuable insight on the goal of C++. You will be a better object-oriented programmer after reading this book.
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Summary: If you are serious about C++...
Review: ...this book is for you. Both "50 Specific Ways" and his second book "35 More Ways" have helped me bring my C++ programming up to the next level of understanding. After using C for more than 10 years and C++ for all but the first few of those years, there were still many small things that used to bug me. Problems with some of my constructors, strange constructs I'd discovered over the years but never 100% understood... Scott's books have not only cleared the field, but have brought to my attention many new things about objects and C++ I'd never previously considered. One warning: I found that some items were too far above me when I first read through the books -- especially his second book, "35 more ways..." However, once I'd finished reading the book, I started again right back at page 1, and my second (and 3rd, 4th...) reading made much more sense. There is a *lot* of helpful information packed into Scott's 85 items. I recommend picking up both books at once, or, I believe a special edition is available with both books condensed into 1 volume.
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Summary: A rare gem. Buy it.
Review: I am a professional C programmer who needs to develop a seriouscompetency in C++ without screwing around. This book has been anexcellent help, very readable, very valuable, brief, and concise. I've seen an awful lot of C++ books I've hated and few I've liked. This one is great.
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Summary: Blinding. Buy it now.
Review: There's not much I can add to the reviews so far, except nod in general agreement. This book has inestimably accelerated my understanding of the language. If you've learned the basics of C++ and want to start writing *quality* software, then buy this book immediately. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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Summary: One of the best books on C++ I've found!
Review: After you've read a good book on the C++ language (C++ Primer is my recommendation), this book should be on your must-read list. For the intermediate programmer who is comfortable with the basics of the language, this book offers invaluable insights on many topics. If you are serious about C++, you should read this book.
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Summary: Everything every C++ programmer should know.
Review: My only nit to pick with this book is that I did not know about it earlier. I would say that I already knew about 80% of the issues the book covers through bitter and painful experience. If you've made it through learning C++'s syntax and semantics, this book will teach you that you still don't know C++.
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Summary: Excellent Reference for those new to C++/OOP
Review: This book attacks all those ugly habits we pick up when learning to program in C... a must for writing re-usable code.
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