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Effective C++: 50 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs

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There are many different criticisms logged against C++, with varying values of validity. However, it is the most widely used Object-Oriented language, so people are using it whether they like it or not. Therefore, the only solution is to learn how to use it efficiently. This book, written by one of the C++ masters, will provide many key pointers to smooth and tighten your code.
As someone who (re)trains professional programmers in C++, this reviewer finds many of the suggestions invaluable as teaching aids. When looking for that special point that I wish to make, this is one of the first sources examined. It belongs in the library of every organization that does any work on C++.

Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.

I'm a video game programmer, and in video games you have to both write extremely fast, optimized run-time code, and not as optimized, but extendable, well organized tools code, so I'm always on the look out for good programming books. This book was one of the best programming books that I've ever read. It's definately not an introduction to C++, but rather offers clearly written, well thought out ways to improve the quality of your code. If you're already comfortable with programming in C++, but want to hone your craft, then stop reading these reviews and buy this book!

As a C++ instructor, I spend a lot of effort searching for good books to recommend to my students. *Effective C++* and *More Effective C++* are two books that I think every C++ developer should own. The writing style is fantastic and the presentation of the material is very approachable. The topics are arranged as "Items" that are organized around particular programming ideas instead of language features. The material is suitable for many experience levels: beginners to experts. Easy Decision for Today: Just Buy It

If you are serious to use C++ in any OOP projects, this book is a must-read. It gives you insightful information on various aspects of C++ programming and is both easy to follow and practical. I have applied the techniques presented in this book both at work and in class (for my students) and have found it indispensible

Well written C++ books are rare to start with, this is an example of a more rare and more precious thing, a well written practical C++ book for software engineers.
I strongly recommend this book to any developer I work with as basic self-defence. Not only does it give marvelous design and coding advice, but it explains the basis of each guideline and how and when to apply them

I highly recommend Scott Meyer's book to anyone who is serious
about programming in C++. It is well-written and easy to read. Most
points are demonstrated with clear examples. Many of the points
are relavent to object-oriented programming in general

I've looked at lots of C++ books, both beginning and
advanced. This one was perfect for me to improve my C++
programming style, effectiveness, understanding, and power
after I had been working in C++ for awhile. Yet it is
very readable and interesting. This is in sharp contrast
with most C++ books that are either too simple for a good
programmer, or go into amazingly complex examples and
programming techniques, thinking that THAT means they're
advanced. I highly recommend this book.