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Summary: This is a must-have for all C++ programmers!
Review: The author writes in easy-to-read sentences, explaining carefully to help the reader understand. There are some errors in the book, but he provides a site with the corrections. The value of the book far outweighs the errors. This is a must-have for all C++ programmers.
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Summary: Not just for experienced C++ programmers
Review: Even if you're new to C++, buy this book. You do need to understand the concepts of C++ and STL. But you don't have to know much to benefit from his explanations. There is probably no better written overview of the STL than his on the first couple of pages in Chapter 5. And it's not a dry reference as suggested by the title. This really is a tutorial besides being an excellent reference. Get this book and Eckel and you are set. Avoid books that treat the STL like a poor step-child (and why do those others almost ignore the string class? who the heck wants to use C style strings?).
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Summary: Good book
Review: It covers everything you need to know to 'use' the STD lib and STL effectively. Packed with neat clean examples and clear descriptions. Get it
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Summary: Awsome!
Review: Well, this is the book for a serious C++ programmer, that does not want to reinvent the wheel! Besides the STL, it presents the string, streams, allocator, all the good stuff. The code presented is small but right on target! Excellent job!
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Summary: Excellent Tutorial and Reference on STL
Review: Audience: Advanced C++ developers If there is one book you must have on STL, this is the book. If you are looking for a good book on advanced topics in C++, this book is highly recommended. The five star rating is justified for this book. Be careful though, the 1st and 2nd printing of this book has quite a lot of errors, for example, page 69, 129 and 202 ... half the text on these pages are missing. So before buying this book open it and look for these pages to see if it is the earlier print. Otherwise the fixes are available at josuttis.com.
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Summary: Can't Find a Better Book Than This
Review: I have been looking for a book that explains the STL well. This book is it. The code examples are very useful and it is very thoughtful of the author to use those code. However, I must point out that I had to spend quite some time making amendments to the errata (available on the authors webiste) as I was holding the 1st printing. It is definitely not an easy task to come up with a book as this... and making errors is inevitable. Fortunately, the later printings (3rd and 4th) has substantially less errata. After making the amendments and then reading the book, many would agree with me that it is a book that deserve a 5-star rating. I agree with the editorial review regarding the usefulness of the book but I do not think that such a book is appropriate for a beginner C++ programmer. A certain level of proficiency in the language is required to really appreciate what is written. If your intention is to know to know STL, try to get the later printing (less errata)----4th printing...so that you need to make less corrections.
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Summary: a must have
Review: awesome book. Very intuitive. a very good complimentary to the c++ books.
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Summary: The C++ Standard Library..The standard book you should have!
Review: If you are learning C++ or an experienced programmer, this book is for you. The book takes off where a lot of introductory texts leave off, and explains what is going on with library function calls etcetera. Not only does the book explain the calls, it also gives a history on C++ and describes the development of the library and language, so AT LAST you understand WHY certain things are implemented the way they are. Of particular note is the excellent (and understandable)coverage of STL and templates which will finally allow the reader to produce better more flexible code, utilising techniques that are properly explained for a change! This is not just a book it is hardcovered empowerment, the subtitle A tutorial and reference describes it well!
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Summary: The winner and new champion
Review: It used to be that my colleagues and I would sit around arguing about which was the best book on STL and/or Standard C++. Each of the available offerings fell short in a major way. Either it was to introductory, or too complex and incoherent. Or perhaps it neglected major topics. Josuttis is the new undisputed champion. Chapters 2 & 3 alone are worth more than the price of the book. And it gets better as you go. Yes, some of the examples involve simple objects. However, from the way the author develops the subject matter, extending the examples to more complex, dynamic objects becomes a simple task. This is probably the only book you'll ever need on STL and the C++ Standard Library extensions.
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Summary: excellent - BUT get 3rd printing for corrections
Review: Excellent book, but get the current 3rd printing. The 1st printing has missing text on 3 pages and over 40 minor corrections. Note: corrections can be downloaded at authors website
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