Bjarne Stroustrup

I designed and implemented the C++ programming language . For decades, I helped keep C++ an effective language for systems development through research, novel design and programming techniques, language improvements, library design, education, and standardization. All based on feedback from real-world use. I'm a…

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Some Favorite Non-Technical Books (2018)

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I'm often asked what non-technical books I read, so here is a list of a few of my favorites.