The Design and Evolution of C++
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The Design and Evolution of C++ is a book by Bjarne Stroustrup that chronicles the history, design decisions, and guiding principles behind the creation and development of the C++ programming language.
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| The Design and Evolution of C++ canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Design and Evolution of C++ Context triple: [Bjarne Stroustrup, notableWork, The Design and Evolution of C++]
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Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs
"Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs" is a classic computer science textbook by Niklaus Wirth that systematically teaches how combining appropriate data structures with algorithms leads to effective and efficient programs.
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Programming Pearls
Programming Pearls is a classic computer science book by Jon Bentley that teaches practical problem-solving, algorithm design, and programming techniques through engaging essays and puzzles.
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Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools is a foundational computer science textbook that systematically covers the theory and practice of compiler design and implementation.
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Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code
"Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code" is a seminal software engineering book by Martin Fowler that systematically defines refactoring techniques to improve code structure while preserving behavior.
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Types and Programming Languages (research contributions)
Types and Programming Languages (research contributions) refers to Tobias Nipkow’s influential work advancing the theory and mechanization of type systems and programming language semantics, particularly through formal verification and theorem proving.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Design and Evolution of C++ Target entity description: The Design and Evolution of C++ is a book by Bjarne Stroustrup that chronicles the history, design decisions, and guiding principles behind the creation and development of the C++ programming language.
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A.
Programming Language Design and Implementation
Programming Language Design and Implementation is a premier annual academic conference focusing on research in programming languages and compilers, sponsored by ACM SIGPLAN.
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B.
Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs
"Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs" is a classic computer science textbook by Niklaus Wirth that systematically teaches how combining appropriate data structures with algorithms leads to effective and efficient programs.
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C.
Programming Pearls
Programming Pearls is a classic computer science book by Jon Bentley that teaches practical problem-solving, algorithm design, and programming techniques through engaging essays and puzzles.
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D.
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools is a foundational computer science textbook that systematically covers the theory and practice of compiler design and implementation.
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E.
Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code
"Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code" is a seminal software engineering book by Martin Fowler that systematically defines refactoring techniques to improve code structure while preserving behavior.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify motivations behind C++ features
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provide historical context for C++ design ⓘ |
| author | Bjarne Stroustrup ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
design decisions of C++
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evolution of C++ language features ⓘ guiding principles of C++ design ⓘ history of C++ ⓘ |
| discusses |
design constraints of C++
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implementation issues of C++ compilers ⓘ user feedback influencing C++ design ⓘ |
| documents |
design rationale for C++ features
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early history of C++ ⓘ trade-offs in C++ language design ⓘ |
| explains |
introduction of classes in C++
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introduction of exceptions in C++ ⓘ introduction of templates in C++ ⓘ reasons for backward compatibility with C ⓘ standardization process of C++ ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
compatibility with C
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efficiency in systems programming ⓘ generic programming in C++ ⓘ object-oriented programming in C++ ⓘ |
| genre |
non-fiction
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technical literature ⓘ |
| hasAuthorRole | Bjarne Stroustrup as C++ designer ⓘ |
| hasPerspectiveOf | creator of C++ ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
advanced C++ programmers
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programming language researchers ⓘ software developers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType |
hardcover
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paperback ⓘ print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed explanation of C++ design philosophy
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first-hand account of C++ development ⓘ |
| originalPublicationYear | 1994 ⓘ |
| publisher | Addison-Wesley ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
A Tour of C++
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The C++ Programming Language ⓘ |
| series |
Addison-Wesley
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surface form:
Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series
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| subject |
C++
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surface form:
C++ programming language
programming language design ⓘ software engineering ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
early 1980s
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early 1990s ⓘ |
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