Effective C++ : 50 specific ways to improve your programs and designs (2nd ed)

The first edition of Effective C++ sold nearly 100,000 copies and was translated into four languages.

Its easy to understand why. Scott Meyers practical approach to C++ described the rules of thumb employed by the experts--the things they almost always do or almost always avoid doing--to produce clear, correct, efficient code.

Each of this books 50 guidelines summarizes a way to write better C++, and the accompanying discussions are backed by specific examples.

For this new edition, Meyers reworked every guideline in the book.

The result is exceptional adherence to C++s Draft International Standard, current compiler technology, and the latest insights into the use of C++ for real-world applications.Highlights of Effective C++, Second Edition include: * Expert guidance on object-oriented design, class design, and the proper use of inheritance * An examination of the standard C++ library, including how the Standard Template Library and classes like string and vector affect the structure of well-written programs *Discussions of late-breaking language features like in-class constant initializations, namespaces, and member templates *Wisdom usually possessed by only the most experienced developers Effective C++ continues to be essential reading for every developer working with C++.