On 8/31/2011 4:55 AM, Lars T. Kyllingstad wrote:
I am starting in a new job on Monday, in which the primary programming
language is C++. For the past four years I've had the privilege of being
able to use D both professionally and privately, and consequently my C++
skills (which were intermediate to begin with) are now a bit rusty.
Since I know there are a lot of extremely talented C++ programmers in the
D community, I thought I'd ask here for some tips.
Firstly, can you think of any pitfalls to avoid? In particular, I am
interested in the ones that stem from subtle differences between the two
programming languages. I believe I am already aware of the most obvious
stuff (such as for example array bounds checking, or lack thereof).
Secondly, can you recommend a good C++ book? I am looking for one that
targets an audience with good general programming skills, and which can
act as a language reference.
Hopefully, my adventures in the world of C++ will give me new
perspectives on things, allowing me to contribute even better to the
improvement of D. ;)
-Lars
1. Use C++11 if your boss will let you. You'll feel like there's a lot
less missing from it than D.
2. Use Boost if your boss will let you. C++'s standard library is a joke.
3. Pray.
