The Legacy of Effective C++
It’s good form when beginning a review to declare your own bias, and in my case there is plenty. Back in the mid 90’s, when I was a recent graduate and neophyte C++ developer, Effective C++ saved my bacon. The combination of relevant content, accessible writing style and pithy content helped convince me I hadn’t chosen the wrong profession and kept me hacking away at C++ till the language made sense. So any book that lays claim to this noble tradition is always going to be held to a higher standard in my eyes. When you walk on sacred ground you better have washed your feet.

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