The C++ standard library provides a set of common classes and interfaces that greatly extend the core C++ language. The library, however, is not self-explanatory. To make full use of its components-and to benefit from their power-you need a resource that does far more than list the classes and their functions.

The C++ Standard Library not only provides comprehensive documentation of each library component, it also offers clearly written explanations of complex concepts, describes the practical programming details needed for effective use, and gives example after example of working code.

This thoroughly up-to-date book reflects the newest elements of the C++ standard library incorporated into the full ANSI/ISO C++ language standard. In particular, the text focuses on the Standard Template Library (STL), examining containers, iterators, function objects, and STL algorithms. You will also find detailed coverage of special containers, strings, numerical classes, internationalization, and the IOStream library. Each component is presented in depth, with an introduction to its purpose and design, examples, a detailed description, traps and pitfalls, and the exact signature and definition of its classes and their functions. An insightful introduction to fundamental concepts and an overview of the library will help bring newcomers quickly up to speed.

Comprehensive, detailed, readable, and practical, The C++ Standard Library is the C++ resource you will turn to again and again. An accompanying Web site, including source code, can be found at http://www.josuttis.com/.

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 98 Ratings

Poor paper quality - 2009-11-08
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The paper quality of the book is bad.
I read 120 pages so far and like the tutorial style.

Great reference - 2009-06-21
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This is a great reference book for C++ developers. This book covers just about everything in the STL with decent examples, and much explanation. This is one of the books that I keep close by at work as a frequent go-to. I am very pleased with it.

Put it along side of Soustrup! - 2009-04-15
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When it comes to mastering C++, there are few resources that you can use to come up to speed quickly on the C++ standard. You can TRULY either read the book, or use it like a reference manual.

After years of bugfighting, the STL is finally here, stable, and worthwhile. So no matter if you are programming on Windows, Lunux, or Mac, if you have C++ mastery on your mind, then this book is well worth the coin!

Fundamental book for any c++ programmer - 2008-12-27
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If you ever want to program C++ outside of Visual C++, you will need the standard template library. This book is both a tutorial and a reference book. The book is excellent in both areas. I used to borrow it from a public library. Now that I have no access to the library anymore and started programming in Linux, I had no choice, but to buy it.

Best On Subject, Must Own. - 2008-12-04
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The Title To This Comment Pretty Much Says It All.

I Highly doubt that theres a book better than this on the standard library.

which makes this a must own.

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