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Programming -- Principles and Practice Using C++I just noticed Stroustrup is about to publish this introductory book. I am stunned on many levels, so I will keep my comments short. In general, this seems like HTDP for C++, that is it is not a comprehensive text about C++ or about CS in general, but rather one aimed at teaching the basics of software construction. This is a good idea, and many have written books with similar goals in the past, of course. I wonder what are the chances that any university not employing Stroustrup will switch to C++ for their introductory course (if they are not using it already). It seems to me everyone is teaching Java... My second observation is that a large fraction of the book is devoted to STL. Which a good thing on many levels. Some of the topics may even be explained functionally. My third observation is that even given the intended audience and goals the ToC seems really sparse. I wonder if that's all the book is going to contain. |
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