Mike and Phani's Essential C++ Techniques

A terrific book for intermediate C++ programmers looking to improve their C++ programming skills, and advanced programmers looking for extra techniques and novel approaches to difficult problems. C++ is the language of choice for programmers developing the most sophisticated programs, but even the most savvy programmers get caught in its many hidden traps. Offering techniques gleaned from the authors' combined 30 years experience developing commercial software for millions of users, this no-nonsense book shows programmers how to avoid these traps. Techniques range from the relatively simple (avoiding dumb mistakes) to the more sophisticated (how to create smart pointers and dynamic arrays). Throughout, readers have access to both a reasonable first attempt to write the code that solves the problem and then they see polished code that makes it easy for readers to understand each technique. About the author:Michael Hyman works on Internet technology at a major software company in the Northwest. He has worked in many areas of the industry including multimedia, databases, languages, and operating systems. He was formerly the Business Unit Manager for the languages group at Borland.