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Pros
Pro Great for people who know just the very basics of programming
This book is excellent for people who have basic knowledge of programming concepts or have read an introductory book on programming or C++.
Pro Explains C++11 extension well
5th edition adds information on C++11 additions and integrates it throughout the book so it's not just an appendix with new stuff.
Pro Covers the core of the language without omitting anything critical
The book describes core concepts of C++ programming in-depth. It covers various nuances that would otherwise be easy to misinterpret.
Cons
Con Complaints about the Kindle version
To quote a reader: "The book itself is great. However, the formatting for the Kindle is messed up".
Con No mention of threads, atomic instructions, or memory model
Con Poor for people with no previous programming experience
Con Does not cover template metaprogramming
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