The book's perspective suggests relatively poor or ineffective use of C++ and "object oriented" programming, akin to poor application of the GoF Design Patterns.

C is a complex programming language that is difficult to pick up on-the-go by reading online tutorials. A comprehensive book is often the best way to learn the language, and finding a good book is the first step. It is important to avoid badly-written books, and even more importantly, books that contain serious technical errors.

Nov 14, 2011 · This is the book to learn TCP/IP, doesn't matter what language you will be using: W. Richard Stevens, TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols The following is the C network programmer's bible, highly recommended: W. Richard Stevens, Unix Network Programming, Volume 1: The Sockets Networking API

Jun 20, 2009 · C++ is a great language and I love it. It builds ridiculously fast code. With good use of profilers, profile driven optimizers, intermodule optimizers, const and restrict keywords, MMX/SSE/vector intrinsics and other stuff it can build ludicrously fast code.

Nov 2, 2011 · I am learning templates. Which book is worth buying for doing template programming? I already have The C++ Programming Language and Effective C++.

Apr 7, 2010 · All are packed with invaluable information on bringing your facility with the language from the intermediate to the advanced level. System-level programming is specific to operating system, so the books diverge based on your platform.

A good resource for C++ programming in general is Modern C++ Design by Andrei Alexandrescu, ISBN-13: 9780201704310. This book mixes a bit of metaprogramming with other template techniques.

Interesting this is, while the title reads "What is the single most influential book every programmer should read?", there are quite a few books suggested that deal with language specific topics.

Jun 21, 2013 · For C++11, that last draft is N3242 - Working Draft, Standard for Programming Language C++. The first working draft after C++11 N3337 may more correctly reflect the final standard (I'm too lazy to compare). The current Working Draft for C++1y is N3690 - Programming Language, C++.

(IDE-less) Start from reading The C++ Programming Language book. Written by Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++, this is the world's most trusted and widely read book on C++. Take a look also at Programming — Principles and Practice Using C++. It is an introduction to programming for people who has never programmed before.