C++ Templates and Factories

Question

I've been playing with C++ for a few years now, and want to become adept at using and factories. Are there some good web tutorials and/or textbooks that cover this well?

I started programming prior to the wide use of the term "patterns" ('80's)... but when I first saw the term I recognized the "pattern" of it's usage. A good reference/resource for various useful patterns would also be useful to me as well.

Thanks!

Answer 1

The links in this forum post will help you a ton:

Forum Post

Cheers,

Kyle

Answer 2

Read books of Herb Sutter like Exceptional C++ or C++ Coding Standards, books from Scott Meyers, like Effective C++.

For different patterns read Design Patterns by the Gang of four (Gamma, Helm, Johnson, Vlissides), the Advanced C++ Programming Styles and Idioms by James O. Coplien is also good.

If you want to go deeper - like metaprogramming, take the Modern C++ Design by Andrei Alexandrescu.

Answer 3

Do you mean book for C++ Templates and Design patterns ?

Then, my choice:

• C++ Templates : C++ Templates The Complete Guide by Josuttis
• design Patterns: Head First design patterns