C++ Distilled: A Concise ANSI/ISO Reference and Style Guide (Paperback)

by Ira Pohl (Author)

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Review
C++ Distilled, by Ira Pohl, presents the new C++ Standard (Draft) in 202 pages. It is a reference with some added tips on style and usage. The tips are at the end of sections and chapters -- called Dr. P's Prescriptions. They are brief, and noncontroversial. A short section gives the rationale for each of the recommendations. There is nothing off-the-wall here, and Pohl uses short code examples to illustrate points (more complete examples are available on line).

Since this book was published in 1997, I made a comparison with Chuck Allison's article, "What's New in Standard C++?" [C/C++ Users Journal, Dec. 1998]. This revealed that most of the new and changed features are covered. Some of the main topics included are: types, casts old and new, functions, classes, inheritance, RTTI, templates, exceptions, and I/Os. An STL reference is at the end. STL is a weak area of mine, and there's enough real information here to get you going. Read more--Doug Nickerson, Dr. Dobb's Journal -- Dr. Dobb's Journal

Product Description
A concise road map and style guide to C++ that selectively previews the proposed ANSI standard C++ language. Covers important new features of the language such as STL, namespaces, RTTI, and the bool type. Includes many programming tips and provides code for all example programs covered in the book. Paper. DLC: C++ (Comp program lang)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional (December 2, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201695871
• ISBN-13: 978-0201695878
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #976,883 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for those returning to C++, August 24, 2000

By	Noah Green (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just like one of the reviewers below, I defected from C++ to Java a long time ago - before the advent of namespaces, STL, etc. Recently I had to do some C++ work and this book was all I needed. It is literally the only C++ book I own. The author's mastery of language (both C++ and English) allows him to cover every important C++ topic without wasting any space. His writing is brief and to the point. This book helped me learn STL, re-learn C++'s terrifying I/O, and re-learn operator overloading. It's a refresher course and a reference. It's tiny, and great.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is an excellent and useful annotated reference., June 24, 1997

By A Customer

C++ Distilled by Ira Pohl is a marvelous piece of work. It successfully transforms the ANSI/ISO draft standard into something useful and usable. Dr. Pohl has stripped from the draft standard the verbiage useful only to the compiler writer and has managed to present what's left as a tight, annotated reference that also promotes good style. I am requiring it of all my C++ students, and highly recommend it to all C++ programmers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage in a nutshell, October 12, 1999

By A Customer

Concise! At the same time Phol has taken care not to miss out details. It covers all the latest features of C++. He is able to present some of the abstract and difficult concepts in a short and easy to understand manner. This book was of real help to me.