From:	Richard Dawe <rich AT phekda DOT freeserve DOT co DOT uk>
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Subject:	Re: Recent changes to C/C++ syntax
Date:	Mon, 24 Feb 2003 18:52:51 +0000
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Hello.

Thomas Tutone wrote:
[snip]
> This stuff was all standardized in 1997 and officially
> adopted in the official C++ standard in 1998.  Your
> best reference for this stuff is Stroustrup's The C++
> Programming Language - either the 3rd edition (1997)
> or the "special" edition (2000) (which is just the
> hardcover version of the 1997 3d edition).  It's a
> valuable reference, and documents all of the language
> features.
> 
> You could also buy the standard itself, as adopted in
> 1998.  You can purchase it as a pdf file for $18:
> 
> http://www.techstreet.com/cgi-bin/detail?product_id=49964
> 
> But the standard is rather dry, and not particulary
> user-friendly, document.  I recommend Stroustrup's
> book as the best reference.

I second that.

I learnt C++ using a combination of Stroustrup's book (the special edition),
"Effective C++" 2nd edition by Meyers and the C++ FAQ Lite on the Internet.

I bought a PDF copy of the C++ standard, which I've only looked at a couple of
times. It wasn't a pleasant experience. I also have the C99 standard, which is
/much easier/ to read, but still unpleasant at times.

Regards,

-- 
Richard Dawe [ http://www.phekda.freeserve.co.uk/richdawe/ ]

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