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Bjarne Stroustrup provides an overview of ISO C++,C++20,in his book A Tour of C++,Third Edition. It covers most major language features and the major standard-library components needed for effective use, emphasizing newer language features such as modules, concepts, coroutines, and ranges. It is an authoritative guide for C or C++ programmers wanting greater familiarity with the current C++ language.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2022
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

In his comprehensive guide, A Tour of C++, Third Edition, Bjarne Stroustrup delves into the world of ISO C++, C++20, and aims to provide experienced programmers with a clear understanding of the modern C++ language. This revised and updated edition offers a concise yet comprehensive coverage of the most significant language features and the essential standard-library components required for effective utilization.

Stroustrup presents C++ features within the context of the programming styles they support, including object-oriented and generic programming. His tour is remarkably comprehensive, spanning from the basics to more advanced topics, with a strong emphasis on newer language features. This edition covers numerous features introduced in C++20 as implemented by major C++ suppliers, such as modules, concepts, coroutines, and ranges. It even introduces some library components in current use that are not scheduled for inclusion in the standard until C++23.

While this authoritative guide does not aim to teach programming itself (for that, refer to Stroustrup's Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++, Second Edition), it serves as a valuable resource for C and C++ programmers seeking to enhance their familiarity with the current C++ language. It provides a clear and concise introduction for programmers versed in other languages who wish to gain an accurate understanding of the nature and benefits of modern C++.

Whether you are a seasoned C or C++ programmer looking to deepen your understanding or a programmer exploring the world of C++ for the first time, A Tour of C++, Third Edition, is an invaluable guide that will help you on your journey.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 234 x 186 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780136816485
Edition number: 3 ed