Suggestion for template book for C++?

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I am learning templates. Which book is worth buying for doing template programming?

I already have The C++ Programming Language and Effective C++.

Duplicate of [The Definitive C++ Book Guide and List](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list) (there is no need for more than one C++ book list) — James McNellis, Jul 15 '10 at 13:45

score 44 · Accepted Answer · edited Nov 02 '11 at 13:43

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Those two books are pretty good in my opinion and they helped me a lot

C++ Templates: The Complete Guide by David Vandevoorde and Nicolai M. Josuttis

Modern C++ Design by Andrei Alexandrescu

The first one explains how templates work. The second book is more about how to use them. I recommend you to read the first book before starting with Modern C++ Design because that's heavy stuff.

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Modern C++ Design is absolutely brilliant. Not only will you pick up wonderful programming tips, you'll also learn how to keep your code simple. – Joe Oct 24 '11 at 17:16

score 10 · Answer 2 · edited Feb 05 '09 at 12:08

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Maybe a bit mind-boggling if you are just learning, but after the books you mention, you may want to read Andrei Alexandrescu's Modern C++ Design, if only to learn what can be accomplished through templates. Besides, it discusses many advanced aspects of templates wonderfully.

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Modern C++ is crazy, but it's the best. – Robert Gould Feb 05 '09 at 08:27
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I've read it twice so far. Each time a little more sticks in my brain. I guess it's time for a third reading ;-) – Ferruccio Feb 05 '09 at 12:10
Thanks for fixing the typo, Ferruccio. – Gorpik Feb 05 '09 at 14:23

score 8 · Answer 3 · edited Nov 02 '11 at 13:53

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Search for fairly recent book "Advanced C++ Metaprogramming" by Davide Di Gennaro

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score 5 · Answer 4 · edited Jul 15 '10 at 13:44

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Both Modern C++ design and C++ Template Metaprogramming are very good (and quite advanced) books on the subject. I have a strong personal preference for the first.

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score 2 · Answer 5 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:26

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C++ Templates: The Complete Guide is your best bet. You could also learn about the Standard Library which heavily uses templates.

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score 1 · Answer 6 · edited Nov 02 '11 at 13:43

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"C++ Templates: The Complete Guide (Vandevoorde & Josuttis)" is excellent for the theory. Then you can learn even more about actual templating practice by looking at how templates are used in the Boost library.

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score 1 · Answer 7 · edited Jul 15 '10 at 13:42

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There is a hidden treasure in C++ templates that very few people are aware of: C++ Common Knowledge: Essential Intermediate Programming.

The last 15 chapters of that book both teaches better and complements C++ Template Metaprogramming in some respects. I strongly recommend anyone who is to learn templates to read this book foremost.

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Feb 05 '09 at 20:32

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Effective STL by Scott Meyers

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