Foreword by Bjarne Stroustrup, inventor of C++ and co-editor of the C++ Core Guidelines I enjoyed reading this book. I enjoyed it especially because it presents the C++ Core Guidelines (CG) very differently from how the CG itself does it. The CG presents its rules relatively tersely in a fixed format. The CG rules are often expressed in language-technical terms with an emphasis on enforcement through static analysis. This book tells stories, many coming from the games industry based on the evolution of code and techniques over decades. It presents the rules from a developer’s point of view with an emphasis on what benefits can be obtained from following the rules and what nightmares can result from ignoring them. There are more extensive discussions of the motivation for rules than the CG themselves can offer. The CG aims for a degree of completeness. Naturally, a set of rules for writing good code in general cannot be complete, but the necessary degree of completeness implies that the CG are not meant for a systematic read. I recommend the introduction and the philosophy section to get an impression of the aims of the CG and its conceptual framework. However, for a selective tour of the CG guided by taste, perspective, and experience, read the book. For true geeks, it is an easy and entertaining read. For most software developers, it offers something new and useful. —June, 2021
✔ Author(s): J. Davidson,Kate Gregory
✔ Title: Beautiful C++: 30 Core Guidelines for Writing Clean, Safe, and Fast Code
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (55 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0137647840
✔ ISBN-13: 9780137647842
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Beautiful C++ by J. Davidson
Katherine Stevenson
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
Kara Snyder
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
Iris Watts
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
