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   From: n2xssvv.g02gfr12930@ntlworld.com   
      
   On 31/01/12 09:22, HawkBoy wrote:   
   > Hi all,   
   >   
   > I hope this isn't a repeated question, I just don't know what to   
   > search for (and my few guesses didn't return much).   
   >   
   > I'm an advanced (I think so anyways; computer engineer, 14 years   
   > experiences, 4 or 5 "bible" style books, actively working with the   
   > language professionally) C++ programmer looking to improve and stay   
   > sharp.   
   >   
   > I've realized that for the last few years, I've had trouble learning   
   > more. I'm not getting much from work, I've already read many of the   
   > recommended books (Scott Meyers, Bjorn Stroustrup, Josuttis, a book or   
   > two on STL and boost; feel free to make recommendations) and while   
   > there's always domain specifics (networking, threading, etc.), I'm not   
   > sure I would get too much out of those unless I'm actively working in   
   > those domains.   
   >   
   > I've tried reading this discussion group, but there's too much to keep   
   > up with and it would be nice to have a source with the juicy bits   
   > filtered out (or in).   
   >   
   > So, I'm wondering if there's some sort of C++ magazine I could read   
   > that would teach me new things. I've looked around, but most sites   
   > with such info haven't been updated in a while (years in most cases).   
   >   
   > Any ideas? Any info would be greatly appreciated.   
   >   
   > PS, can anyone recommend a book for high-performance template-based   
   > programming? I already know the basics of generic and template meta-   
   > programming, but I have a feeling there's a lot more to learn.   
   >   
   >   
      
   Well I think you've probably covered most of the recommended reading for   
   C++, so how about tackling an exercise in template programming?   
      
   When I decided to improve my template programming knowledge I set myself   
   the task of writing an auto pointer class that could handle operator ->*   
   for both pointer to data members, (quite easy), and pointer to member   
   functions with up to 3 parameters, (not so easy).   
   Hint for pointer to member function handling, look at functors and   
   partial template specialisation.   
      
   Another thing to recommend, (and that I need to do is use more), is the   
   Boost template library, I'm certain you may come across some new ideas   
   therein.   
      
   My experience of using Qt GUI development kit, (which uses implicit   
   sharing), certainly provides useful experience in creating loosely   
   coupled code. Unfortunately, C++/Qt knowledge hasn't appeared to provide   
   much in the way of useful skills for employment for me, sigh!   
      
      
   HTH   
      
   cpp4ever   
      
      
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