Bestselling Programming Tutorial and Reference Completely Rewritten for the New C++11 Standard

Now fully updated and recast for the newly released C++11 standard, this authoritative and comprehensive introduction to C++ will help you to learn the language fast, and to use it in modern, highly effective ways. Highlighting today’s best practices, the authors show how to use both the core language and its standard library to write code that is more efficient, readable, and powerful.

C++ Primer, Fifth Edition, introduces the C++ standard library from the outset, drawing on its common functions and facilities to help you write useful programs without first having to master every language detail. Examples take advantage of the library to explain language features and demonstrate how to make the best use of them. A proven tutorial for those new to C++, the authors’ authoritative discussion of core C++ concepts and techniques also make the book a valuable resource for experienced programmers, especially those eager to see C++11 enhancements illuminated.

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* Learn how to use the C++11 Standard Library and new language features to quickly build robust programs, and get comfortable with high-level programming

* Learn through examples that illuminate today’s best coding styles and program design techniques

* Understand the “rationale behind the rules”: why C++11 works as it does

* Use the extensive cross-references to help you connect related concepts and insights

* Benefit from up-to-date learning aids and exercises that emphasize key points, help you to avoid pitfalls, promote good practices, and reinforce what you’ve learned

Access the source code for the extended examples as it becomes available at informit.com/title/0321714113.