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This post is part of a regular series of posts where the C++ product team here at
Microsoft and other guests answer questions we have received from customers. The
questions can be about anything C++ related: MSVC toolset, the standard language and
library, the C++ standards committee, isocpp.org, CppCon, etc. Today’s post is by
Marian Luparu.

C++17 is an important evolution of the C++ language, and you may be wondering how
you should get started learning about it. On our blog, you will always find the latest
announcements related to our team’s work on C++17 and future standards and, as part
of this new series, advice on any C++17 related topics you’ve asked us about. But many
of you may also want the more systematic approach to learning, an approach that
books can give you when absorbing such a large topic.

Here are three books, written by our Microsoft MVPs, that can be good starting points
to get yourself familiar with C++17

Professional C++, 4th edition, by Marc Gregoire

“Professional C++” is the advanced manual for
C++ programming. Designed to help experienced
developers get more out of the latest release, this
book skims over the basics and dives right in to
exploiting the full capabilities of C++17. Each
feature is explained by example, each including
actual code snippets that you can plug into your
own applications. Case studies include extensive,
working code that has been tested on Windows
and Linux, and the author’s expert tips, tricks, and
workarounds can dramatically enhance your
workflow. Even many experienced developers have
never fully explored the boundaries of the
language’s capabilities; this book reveals the
advanced features you never knew about, and drills
down to show you how to turn these features into
real-world solutions.

C++ is notoriously complex, and whether you use

it for gaming or business, maximizing its
functionality means keeping up to date with the
latest changes. Whether these changes enhance
your work or make it harder depends on how well-
versed you are in the newest C++ features.
Professional C++ gets you up to date quickly, and
provides the answers you need for everyday
solutions.

The Modern C++ Challenge: Become an expert programmer by solving

real-world problems, by Marius Bancila

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C++ is one of the most widely-used programming

languages and has applications in a variety of fields, such
as gaming, GUI programming, and operating systems, to
name a few. Through the years, C++ has evolved into (and
remains) one of the top choices for software developers
worldwide. This book will show you some notable C++
features and how to implement them to meet your
application needs. Each problem is unique and doesn’t just
test your knowledge of the language; it tests your ability to
think out of the box and come up with the best solutions.
With varying levels of difficulty, you’ll be faced with a wide
variety of challenges. And in case you’re stumped, you
don’t have to worry: we’ve got the best solutions to the
problems in the book. So are you up for the challenge?

This book will appeal to C++ developers of all levels.

There’s a challenge inside for everyone.

C++17 in Detail, by Bartłomiej Filipek

Although C++17 is not as big as C++11, it’s larger than
C++14. Everyone expected modules, co-routines, concepts
and other powerful features, but it wasn’t possible to
prepare everything on time. Is C++17 weak? Far from it!
And this book will show you why!

The book brings you exclusive content about C++17 and

draws from the experience of many articles that have
appeared on bfilipek.com. The chapters were rewritten from
the ground-up and updated with the latest information. All
of that equipped with lots of new examples and practical
tips. Additionally, the book provides insight into the current
implementation status, compiler support, performance
issues and other relevant knowledge to boost your current
projects.

If you know a bit of C++11/14 and you want to move

forward into the latest C++ techniques, then this book is
for you.

What other good C++17 books would you recommend to someone that is just getting
started with C++? How about a C++ expert that hasn’t looked at C++17 yet?

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