The differences between C++03 and C++14

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I'm Learning C++ and have taken a book, released in 2005, out from a library that teaches C++ using C++03.

Is the knowledge in this book still relevant at an intermediate level? Or should I get a more up to date book? If not, what parts that conflict with C++14 should I avoid?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 10 '15 at 04:46

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The book still has value, as the core of the language is quite stable.

That said, if you are going to go to the trouble of working through a book, you should find a good book. And I would also find a newer book that will cover the latest changes.

answered Nov 10 '15 at 04:46

Jonathan Wood

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For a good list of books. See http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list – Michael Albers Nov 10 '15 at 04:49

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 10 '15 at 06:12

First learn the fundamentals, then you can look at the difference between the newer standards. For that a page like Wikipedia can help.

Personally I think C++11 and C++14 introduced more advanced features than fundamental features.

For example, you first need to understand a normal for loop before you should try to understand the ranged-based for that came with C++11.

With that view, C++03 is a good starting point.

The differences between C++03 and C++14

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