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Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example

Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example

Barbara Moo
Andrew Koenig
Mike Hendrickson
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Author Description

Want to learn how to program in C++ immediately? Want to start writing better, more powerful C++ programs today? Accelerated C++'s uniquely modern approach will help you learn faster and more fluently than you ever believed possible. Based on the authors' intensive summer C++ courses at Stanford University, Accelerated C++ covers virtually every concept that most professional C++ programmers will ever use -- but it turns the "traditional" C++ curriculum upside down, starting with the high-level C++ data structures and algorithms that let you write robust programs immediately. Once you're getting results, Accelerated C++ takes you "under the hood," introducing complex language features such as memory management in context, and explaining exactly how and when to use them. From start to finish, the book concentrates on solving problems, rather than learning language and library features for their own sake. The result: You'll be writing real-world programs in no time -- and outstanding code faster than you ever imagined.

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THE THESIS

This book investigates how to accelerate the acquisition of C++ proficiency by prioritizing high-level abstractions and practical problem-solving over traditional, syntax-heavy pedagogical methods. Authors Andrew Koenig and Barbara Moo, both seasoned experts with significant experience in C++ standardization and education, leverage their curriculum developed at Stanford University to present a framework that emphasizes the Standard Template Library (STL) and modern programming idioms from the outset. By focusing on what professional developers actually use, the text provides a streamlined path to writing robust, efficient code without the typical delays associated with learning low-level language mechanics first.

THE SCOPE MAP

What You Will Find

  • High-level data structures and algorithms including vectors and strings.
  • Practical application of the Standard Template Library (STL) for immediate utility.
  • Contextual explanations of memory management and complex language features.
  • Problem-oriented exercises designed to reinforce real-world coding habits.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE

Experts and educators frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for those who prefer a top-down approach to learning C++. Readers often note the high density of the prose, which requires careful study but rewards the learner with a deep, practical understanding of modern C++ development.

Page Count:
352

Publication Date:
2000-09-18

Publisher:
Addison-Wesley Professional

ISBN-10:
020170353X

ISBN-13:
9780201703535

Computer Science
Programming
Reference
Software Engineering
C++

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