Who this book is for

This book is not for you if you have no prior knowledge of writing and compiling C++ programs. If you read about the basics of this language already, this book is the ideal second book about C++ to take your knowledge to an advanced level.

Apart from that, you are a good candidate for reading this book if you can identify yourself with one of the following bullet point descriptions:

• You have learned the basics of C++, but now, you don't have a clue where to go next, since the gap between your knowledge and the knowledge of an experienced C++ veteran is still large.
• You know C++ well, but your knowledge of the STL is limited.
• You know C++ from one of the older standards, such as C++98, C++11, or C++14. Depending on how far in the past you used C++ the last time, this book has a lot of nice new STL features and perks in store, ready for you to discover.