C++ is the language of choice for developing the most sophisticated Windows programs, but it is filled with hidden traps for the unwary. Mike Hyman and Phani Vaddadi 's no-nonsense book helps C++ programmers avoid these traps by providing invaluable techniques gleaned from a combined 30 years of experience. In this book, you'll find a number of invaluable real-world tips and techniques that will help you improve your code and coding practices. What you'll learn Who this book is for

This is a terrific book for intermediate C++ programmers looking to improve their C++ programming skills, and advanced programmers seeking extra techniques and novel approaches to solving difficult problems. Table of Contents Start with a Good Design Darn Reasonable Practices Dealing with Compiler-Generated Code Pointers and Memory Arrays Classes Abstract Base Classes Constructors Inheritance Operator Overloading Templates Miscellaneous Goop Performance Using Assembly General Debugging Stuff Specific Debugging Stuff Smart Pointers Reference Counting Dynamic Arrays Strings Bit Manipulation Sorting Regular Expression Matching