The C++ Standard Library: A Tutorial And Reference
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Summary
The C++ Standard Library: A Tutorial And Reference by Nicolai M. Josuttis is a reference book you can return to when you need an answer. The record for this copy lists 1999 • Addison-Wesley • 832 pages.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need a simple place to start.
- You want a direct treatment of its subject.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780201379266
Worth buying if: You need a simple place to start.
Skip it if: You want a lighter and faster read.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Steady Needs some room
Reference-style commitment. Easier to sample in pieces than to read straight through once.
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This book is meant to be used more than once, either for practice or to look up an answer.
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Read the sections you need. You do not have to start at the beginning or read every page in order.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780201379266
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