The STL Tutorial and Reference Guide: C++ Programming with the Standard Template Library (Professional Computing)

The STL Tutorial and Reference Guide: C++ Programming with the Standard Template Library (Professional Computing)

by David R . Musser (Author), Gillmer J . Derge (Author), Atul Saini (Author)

Synopsis

The second edition is clearer and adds more examples on how to use STL in a practical environment. Moreover, it is more concerned with performance and tools for its measurement. Both changes are very welcome.
--Lawrence Rauchwerger, Texas A&M University So many algorithms, so little time! The generic algorithms chapter with so many more examples than in the previous edition is delightful! The examples work cumulatively to give a sense of comfortable competence with the algorithms, containers, and iterators used.
--Max A. Lebow, Software Engineer, Unisys Corporation

The STL Tutorial and Reference Guide is highly acclaimed as the most accessible, comprehensive, and practical introduction to the Standard Template Library (STL). Encompassing a set of C++ generic data structures and algorithms, STL provides reusable, interchangeable components adaptable to many different uses without sacrificing efficiency. Written by authors who have been instrumental in the creation and practical application of STL, STL Tutorial and Reference Guide, Second Edition includes a tutorial, a thorough description of each element of the library, numerous sample applications, and a comprehensive reference.

You will find in-depth explanations of iterators, generic algorithms, containers, function objects, and much more. Several larger, non-trivial applications demonstrate how to put STL's power and flexibility to work. This book will also show you how to integrate STL with object-oriented programming techniques. In addition, the comprehensive and detailed STL reference guide will be a constant and convenient companion as you learn to work with the library.

This second edition is fully updated to reflect all of the changes made to STL for the final ANSI/ISO C++ language standard. It has been expanded with new chapters and appendices. Many new code examples throughout the book illustrate individual concepts and techniques, while larger sample programs demonstrate the use of the STL in real-world C++ software development. An accompanying Web site, including source code and examples referenced in the text, can be found at http://www.cs.rpi.edu/~musser/stl-book/index.html.



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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 560
Edition: 2
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Published: 27 Mar 2001

ISBN 10: 0201379236
ISBN 13: 9780201379235
Book Overview:

Written by developers who helped create the Standard Template Library and pioneered its use, The STL Tutorial and Reference Guide is the world's most accessible, thorough, and practical introduction to STL. This brand-new Second Edition is fully updated to reflect all STL changes incorporated in the final ANSI/ISO standard. It provides dozens of powerful new examples. It contains three completely new chapters, all new appendices, and has been reworked throughout. The authors begin with a highly-accessible overview for STL newcomers; then present detailed explanations of every STL element. Understand the advantages of generic programming with STL; how STL can improve code performance; and how it differs from other libraries in extensibility, component interchangeability, and algorithm/container compatibility. Extensive code examples illustrate each key concept and technique, and larger sample programs show STL at work in the real world. The book also includes a comprehensive STL reference. This is an essential title for all C++ programmers.


Author Bio

David R. Musser, currently of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been involved with STL almost from its inception. Collaborating with its creator, Alexander Stepanov, he helped develop the first implementation and contributed to STL's inclusion in the ANSI/ISO C++ standard.

Atul Saini is President and CEO of Modena Software Incorporated, which distributes STL++, the first commercial STL product.



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