[H-GEN] C/C++ Reference Manual

[Christopher Biggs]

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Anthony Irwin <anthonyi at toolboxsoftware.com.au> moved upon the face of the 'Net and spake thusly:

> I am looking for a good c/c++ reference that lists the different librarys
> and commands and gives usage examples. Also does any one know of anything
> similar to cpan for c/c++.
>

Go look up my Wish List on Amazon.com (Christopher Biggs, Chapel Hill
Qld).

You won't find a book that does C _and_ C++ in any depth.

For C, I suggest _Harbison & Steele_.   McGills have it, but their
catalog only lists an older editition.  You can get the new edition
from Amazon.  _K&R_ is good too, but is not purely aimed at reference.

(If anyone knows a local source of _H&S_ 5ed, can you please let me
know---I need to update my aging 3rd ed).

For C++, don't go past _Stroustrup_.

Be prepared for sticker shock.

> I have googled but all I can find is c/c++ tutorials not reference manuals.
> I am ideally looking for something I can download to my system and refer to
> anytime.
>
> Any good c/c++ resources that you know of would be great.
>

You can also get a free online copy (also available as dead
trees or plastic coasters) of "Thinking in C++" by Bruce Eckel.
(Google for it).    This is a tutorial, not a reference, but it has a 
references list at the end, and a fairly good index.

--cjb


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