Nicholas A.Solter現就職於Sun Microsystems公司，曾在斯坦福大學攻讀計算機科學專業，獲得理學學士和理學碩士學位。他具有豐富的C／C++編程經驗和計算機遊戲開發經曆，並作為助理教授在Fullerton學院講授過一年C++課程。

ScottJ.Kleper Reactivity公司的高級軟件工程師。在初中就開始瞭他的編程生涯，用BASIC為Tandy TRS—80編寫過一些冒險遊戲。在斯坦福大學就讀期間，他擔任過程序設計入門和麵嚮對象程序設計等多門課程的助教；並獲得瞭計算機科學的理學學士和碩士學位。畢業後緻力於人機交互領域，擔任過多傢公司開發小組的首席工程師。

Essential reading for experienced developers who are determined to master the latest release of C++ Although C++ is often the language of choice from game programming to major commercial software applications, it is also one of the most difficult to master. With this no-nonsense book, you will learn to conquer the latest release of C++. The author deciphers little-known features of C++, shares detailed code examples that you can then plug into your own code, and reveals the significant changes to C++ that accompany the latest release. You'll discover how to design and build applications that solve real-world problems and then implement the solution using the full capabilities of the language. Appeals to experienced developers who are looking for a higher level of learning Drills down the extensive changes to the latest C++ standard, C++11, including enhancements made to run-time performance, standard library, language usability, and core language Zeroes in on explaining the more poorly understood elements of the C++ feature set and addresses common pitfalls to avoid Includes case studies that feature extensive, working code that has been tested on Windows and Linux platforms Intertwines text with useful tips, tricks, and workarounds Packed with best practices for programming, testing, and debugging applications, this book is vital for taking your C++ skills to the next level.