Professional C++

Description

* Geared to experienced C++ developers who may not be familiar with the more advanced features of the language, and therefore are not using it to its full capabilities
* Teaches programmers how to think in C++-that is, how to design effective solutions that maximize the power of the language
* The authors drill down into this notoriously complex language, explaining poorly understood elements of the C++ feature set as well as common pitfalls to avoid
* Contains several in-depth case studies with working code that's been tested on Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms

CONTENTS:

Introduction.

  Part I: Introduction to Professional C++.

  
Chapter 1: A Crash Course in C++.

  
Chapter 2: Designing Professional C++ Programs.

  
Chapter 3: Designing with Objects.

  
Chapter 4: Designing with Libraries and Patterns.

  
Chapter 5: Designing for Reuse.

  
Chapter 6: Maximizing Software-Engineering Methods.

  Part II: C++ Coding the Professional Way.

  
Chapter 7: Coding with Style.

  
Chapter 8: Gaining Proficiency with Classes and Objects.

  
Chapter 9: Mastering Classes and Objects.

  
Chapter 10: Discovering Inheritance Techniques.

  
Chapter 11: Writing Generic Code with Templates.

  
Chapter 12: Understanding C++ Quirks and Oddities.

  Part III: Mastering Advanced Features of C++.

  
Chapter 13: Effective Memory Management.

  
Chapter 14: Demystifying C++ I/O.

  
Chapter 15: Handling Errors.

  Part IV: Ensuring Bug-Free Code.

  
Chapter 16: Overloading C++ Operators.

  
Chapter 17: Writing Efficient C++.

  
Chapter 18: Developing Cross-Platform and Cross-Language Applications.

  
Chapter 19: Becoming Adept at Testing.

  
Chapter 20: Conquering Debugging.

  
Chapter 21: Delving into the STL: Containers and Iterators.

  Part V: Using Libraries and Patterns.

  
Chapter 22: Mastering STL Algorithms and Function Objects.

  
Chapter 23: Customizing and Extending the STL.

  
Chapter 24: Exploring Distributed Objects.

  
Chapter 25: Incorporating Techniques and Frameworks.

  
Chapter 26: Applying Design Patterns.

  
Appendix A: C++ Interviews.

  
Appendix B: Annotated Bibliography.

  
Index.