Best C++ Resource

Question

Java has its own (self-documented) Javadoc, PHP has PHP.net, all the MS documenation can be found at the MS Developers Network, but whenever it comes to throwing together some C++ my first stop is always Google.

To all the C++ developers out there, what's your one-stop-shop?

Answer 1

I use Cprogramming.com, there are quite a few articles and tutorials there. Some of them may be outdated/slightly old. It gets the job done though.

Answer 2

I use CPlusPlus It's a great reference.

Answer 3

"Effective C++" By Scott Myers. Yes, it's a dead-tree book. Most of what you really need to know about C++ is in there.

Answer 4

There's no one-stop shop for me. The ones I use all the time are:

• Boost
• SGI's STL Reference
• More C++ Idioms

UPDATE: I ran across another great C++ site

Answer 5

C++ FAQ Lite. I've actually got the book too; I find myself constantly referring to it.

Answer 6

I use cppreference all the time for STL stuff. It's good for the C API too.

Answer 7

The Dinkumware Compleat Reference is a good reference for the STL and other standard C++ headers.

Answer 8

One of the most complete references I've seen (and rightly so considering the source) is Stroustrup's "The C++ Programming Language"

It's not the type of book you'll want to use to teach a beginner course in C++ but for the professional software engineer/programmer, it's top notch for fitting the most answers in the fewest pages.

Answer 9

What's wrong with Google? I get most of the other resources mentioned here from that one spot.

Answer 10

Scott Meyers's triple are quite useful: Effective C++, More Effective C++, and
Effective STL.

And Google C++ Style Guide is also useful (and educative)

Answer 11

How is The C++ Standard Library, Nicolai M. Josuttis, not yet on the list? Covers all the C++03 standard library.

Also, any discussion talking about comprehensive libraries for C++ should include the Boost libraries, which are well documented there as well.

As for free online reference, CppReference and CPlusPlus have been mentioned, but they pale compared to Josuttis' book.

Answer 12

Its difficult to name one here, I would prefer to have following in my work table.

• "The C++ Programming language" - Bjarne Stroustrup
• "C++ Primer" - Stanley B. Lippman
• "Effective C++" series by Scott mayers
• "Exceptional C++" series by Herb Sutter
• "BOOST Reference mannual"

Answer 13

My original plan was to read most most of the books already mentioned here (in particular Scott Meyers, Stroustrup and Sutter), as well as a subscription to the C/C++ User's Journal. I have back copies and there's always something worth reading even in the older issues.

Dr Dobbs was/is also good, especially since it also covered non-C/C++ subjects. I think the best resources depend on what you're using. Always found Meyer's book on STL was a good read.

Answer 14

a good one to learn on

Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example by Andrew Koenig

a good one to learn more on

Advanced C++ Programming Styles and Idioms by James O. Coplien