Re: A source for continuing C++ education for advanced programmers
On 31/01/12 09:22, HawkBoy wrote:
Hi all,
I hope this isn't a repeated question, I just don't know what to
search for (and my few guesses didn't return much).
I'm an advanced (I think so anyways; computer engineer, 14 years
experiences, 4 or 5 "bible" style books, actively working with the
language professionally) C++ programmer looking to improve and stay
sharp.
I've realized that for the last few years, I've had trouble learning
more. I'm not getting much from work, I've already read many of the
recommended books (Scott Meyers, Bjorn Stroustrup, Josuttis, a book or
two on STL and boost; feel free to make recommendations) and while
there's always domain specifics (networking, threading, etc.), I'm not
sure I would get too much out of those unless I'm actively working in
those domains.
I've tried reading this discussion group, but there's too much to keep
up with and it would be nice to have a source with the juicy bits
filtered out (or in).
So, I'm wondering if there's some sort of C++ magazine I could read
that would teach me new things. I've looked around, but most sites
with such info haven't been updated in a while (years in most cases).
Any ideas? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
PS, can anyone recommend a book for high-performance template-based
programming? I already know the basics of generic and template meta-
programming, but I have a feeling there's a lot more to learn.
Well I think you've probably covered most of the recommended reading for
C++, so how about tackling an exercise in template programming?
When I decided to improve my template programming knowledge I set myself
the task of writing an auto pointer class that could handle operator ->*
for both pointer to data members, (quite easy), and pointer to member
functions with up to 3 parameters, (not so easy).
Hint for pointer to member function handling, look at functors and
partial template specialisation.
Another thing to recommend, (and that I need to do is use more), is the
Boost template library, I'm certain you may come across some new ideas
therein.
My experience of using Qt GUI development kit, (which uses implicit
sharing), certainly provides useful experience in creating loosely
coupled code. Unfortunately, C++/Qt knowledge hasn't appeared to provide
much in the way of useful skills for employment for me, sigh!
HTH
cpp4ever
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