It's been a longtime since I've done any C++ (probably about 13 years, since I graduated college). I've developing in various others languages since then. My new gig uses a fair bit of C++. Any recommendations for getting bootstrapped?
To clarify -- I don't need an "into to programming" book. E.g., what's a variable, flow control, etc. I understand the concepts of OO having implemented them, etc. I'm looking for the best way to get to the specifics of C++.
Online? Try the C++ FAQ Lite.
If you're happy to buy books too, I'd recommend The C++ Programming Language.
I have always found the best way to refresh my knowledge of a language is to solve problems using that language.
Pick some problems and try to solve them using different subsets of the language.
For example, in C++, try and solve the problems using:
Some good problem sets:
Good Luck
Well, you could read TICPP (Thinking in C++). It's not a refresher, but it's a darn good book on c++ and it's free.
It's not online, but I'd still suggest reading through a used copy of The Annotated C++ Reference Manual. Best $0.34 you'll ever spend. (Shipping costs more.)
Also:
This is my recommendation to anyone http://www.cplusplus.com/
Good tutorial and a good reference to the libraries etc. that you'll need as the pieces fall back into place.
I found http://www.eternallyconfuzzled.com/ very helpful on subjects that aren't easily explained!