Accelerated C++  (English, Paperback, Koenig Andrew)

The book Accelerated C++: Practical Programming By Example is an excellent book that is aimed at enabling individuals to program using the C++ language in the shortest amount of time.

Summary Of The Book

Individuals desiring to learn the C++ language can benefit greatly from this book, Accelerated C++: Practical Programming By Example. The book is laid out in such a manner that helps the reader grasp crucial concepts quickly, and begin coding using the language.

The content present in this book, is based on the authors experience, conducting training programs in C++ at Stanford University. The book covers practically all concepts that pertain to the C++ language, even the most advanced concepts that may never be used by the pros. In this book, the authors throw light on the concept of Data Structures and Algorithms in C++, which help the reader, build robust applications.

Apart from this concept, the readers are also given insight in advanced topics such as memory management, along with guidelines to utilize this technique effectively. This book is not like the average C++ book, covering only language and library features in the initial parts. This book is concentrated on the aspect of problem solving, and helps the readers gain understanding of the subject, by using these examples. In short, this book is a must-have for novices as well as  advanced coders of the C++ programming language.

About The Authors

The author of this book, Barbara E. Moo, currently serves as a private contractor, having more than two-decade’s experience in the software arena.

She has worked for almost 15 years at AT&T, and led the building of WorldNet Internet Service business, which was an award-winning project by AT&T.

Andrew Koenig is a former coder and scientist at AT&T and Bell Labs.

Apart from this book, the author has written C Traps and Pitfalls, and Ruminations on C++.

Andrew Koenig hails from New York City, and he completed his studies from The Bronx High School of Science. Following that, he obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree of sciences from Columbia University, New York. The author has also served in the ISO/ANSI standards committee for C++, as the project editor. Apart from authoring books, the author also has four patents to his credit.