macOS Has anyone read the Thinking in C++ books?

[chrono1081]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone has read the "Thinking in C++" series. I'm very familiar with C++ but I know its only on a hobbyist level not on a professional level. There are things I see in code (such as advanced macros and templates and things) that I never use but I know they exist. It looks like the second volume of this book covers what I want:

http://www.amazon.com/Thinking-C-2-Practical-Programming/dp/0130353132/ref=tag_stp_s2f_edpp_cplusplus

Supposedly its good to read the first and second version (according to reviews I've read). I was just wondering if anyone here has read them and what you think of them.

 

[Hansr]

Basically what generally gets said is that if you want to be a good C++ programmer you should read through them at least ones. I tend to agree with that opinion. You can grab e-copies of the books from the author's website: http://www.mindview.net/Books/DownloadSites

 

[jiminaus]

Basically what generally gets said is that if you want to be a good C++ programmer you should read through them at least ones. I tend to agree with that opinion.

As well as Effective C++, More Effective C++ and Effective STL.

 

[chrono1081]

Basically what generally gets said is that if you want to be a good C++ programmer you should read through them at least ones. I tend to agree with that opinion. You can grab e-copies of the books from the author's website: http://www.mindview.net/Books/DownloadSites

Thanks so much for the link! I had no idea they were free e-books too.

As well as Effective C++, More Effective C++ and Effective STL.

I've been eying those. They are in my cart on Amazon.com as we speak.

I've been using C++ from a games standpoint for years and I know that I don't know near everything and there is stuff I see in code that is not in any book I have, which is why I am hoping these help fill those gaps.

Thanks for the info guys

 

[Hansr]

As well as Effective C++, More Effective C++ and Effective STL.

Yes, I'd even recommend doing it in pretty much that order

 

[subsonix]

Haven't read these but, "C++ primer" and "The C++ programming language" by Stroustrup. The first one starts of in C, while Stroustrups book is denser and deeper. All in all, both are good picks IMO.

 

[Hansr]

Haven't read these but, "C++ primer" and "The C++ programming language" by Stroustrup. The first one starts of in C, while Stroustrups book is denser and deeper. All in all, both are good picks IMO.

In contrast with the above, Stroustrup's books are good but very dry.

 

[subsonix]

In contrast with the above, Stroustrup's books are good but very dry.

Yes very. On the other hand it's a good reference, even though, yeah it takes patience to read it from cover to cover.

 

[danwilliams]

Thinking in C++ does an excellent job at taking you from C to C++. (At least when I read it last...version 1) I recommend the book.

The other books mentioned by others I recommend as well.

Another item (book or online) you may want to check out.

http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lite/faq-book.html