Written in a question and answer format, this book offers tips for more effectively writing production C++ software. The author draws from the entire palette of the C++ language and library features to show how apparently unrelated items can be used together to synthesize novel solutions to common problems. The 40 items address generic programming, the C++ standard library, exceptions, inheritance, optimization, and namespaces. Some of the material originally appeared as magazine and internet columns.

WHAT IS THIS BOOK ABOUT ?
This book is for programmers who want to go into the specialized field of program-ming role-playing games (RPGs). I think RPGs are some of the best games to play I also think that RPGs are the hardest to create. Information on RPG game programing is hard to come by, so to fill that need, I wrote this book. In this book, I break a role-playing game into its essential components. I take tho components one by one, giving you a detailed look at each and showing you how to use all of them in your game project. To see exactly what components I�m talking about, scan ahead to the section �How This Book Is Organized.�
Within these pages and on the accompanying CD-ROM, you�ll find example programs that were created using the information in each chapter. I constructed these example programs so that you can easily transfer the various general and RPG-specific game components into your projects. For the specifics on running the example programs check out Appendix E, �What�s on the CD.� In fact, I recommend checking out the demo programs before reading the book. That way, you�ll know what to expect inthe book.