C++ Crash Course - by Josh Lospinoso (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A guide to C++ that begins by introducing all the core language features, then explores the Standard and Boost Libraries. Covers major features of modern C++, including types, expressions, containers, and more"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A fast-paced, thorough introduction to modern C++ written for experienced programmers. After reading <i>C++ Crash Course</i>, you'll be proficient in the core language concepts, the C++ Standard Library, and the Boost Libraries.</b> <p/>C++ is one of the most widely used languages for real-world software. In the hands of a knowledgeable programmer, C++ can produce small, efficient, and readable code that any programmer would be proud of. <p/>Designed for intermediate to advanced programmers, C++ Crash Course cuts through the weeds to get you straight to the core of C++17, the most modern revision of the ISO standard. Part 1 covers the core of the C++ language, where you'll learn about everything from types and functions, to the object life cycle and expressions. Part 2 introduces you to the C++ Standard Library and Boost Libraries, where you'll learn about all of the high-quality, fully-featured facilities available to you. You'll cover special utility classes, data structures, and algorithms, and learn how to manipulate file systems and build high-performance programs that communicate over networks. <p/>You'll learn all the major features of modern C++, including: <br> - Fundamental types, reference types, and user-defined types<br> - The object lifecycle including storage duration, memory management, exceptions, call stacks, and the RAII paradigm <br> - Compile-time polymorphism with templates and run-time polymorphism with virtual classes<br> - Advanced expressions, statements, and functions<br> - Smart pointers, data structures, dates and times, numerics, and probability/statistics facilities<br> - Containers, iterators, strings, and algorithms<br> - Streams and files, concurrency, networking, and application development <p/>With well over 500 code samples and nearly 100 exercises, C++ Crash Course is sure to help you build a strong C++ foundation.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This is a comprehensive book, both in size (over 700 pages, taking 5 months to review) and breadth of coverage . . . All in all, highly recommended. <br><b>--ACCU</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Joshua Lospinoso, PhD </b>is an entrepreneur who served 15 years in the US Army. As a cyber officer, Josh wrote dozens of infosec tools and taught C++ to junior developers. He has spoken at a wide range of conferences, published over twenty peer-reviewed articles, and holds a patent. In 2012, he co-founded a successfully acquired security company and is a Rhodes Scholar. He keeps a blog and is an active contributor to open-source software.
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