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Review title: Covers it all, but jumps around a lot
Product review: I am in the beginner to intermetiate level in C++. This book is very challenging; I am able to keep up with it, but it takes some concentration and work.I bought this book about a year ago and find that I use it more than any of the other C++ books I own (5 others). I use it so much because it goes into great detail in explaining the theories behind the code. On the down side, there are very few complete programs listed (if any) and the subjects jump around the book a lot (e.g., STL string). However, I find this helps in my understanding by forcing me to completely digest the subject before being able to make the code work in my programs.If you are looking for code snippets, this is not for you. If you are looking for explanations, buy it!There is also an Answer Book available ("C++ Primer Answer Book" by Clovis L. Tondo and Bruce P. Leung) that answers all the exercises in the book. Together, the two books are unbeatable for understanding this complex subject.
