C++ is one of the most powerful and widely used programming languages in practice today. To develop clean and robust software in C++, it is particularly important to understand all the features of C++, as a lack of knowledge in this area inevitably leads to serious problems in practice. Therefore, this book provides a detailed introduction to C++ and leads to a deeper understanding of this programming language. Numerous examples are provided for clarification, hidden pitfalls are uncovered and explained, and the journey from idea to finished software is meticulously detailed with all design decisions. The knowledge imparted comes from the author's many years of development experience with large projects, making what is learned directly applicable in practice. The accompanying CD-ROM contains all the programming examples.