This is C++: Everything you need to know (Coding Series)

This is C++ is a crisp, modern guide for programmers who want the language explained without detours or clutter. It walks straight through today’s C++ (from C++98 foundations to the newest C++26 features) using small, concrete examples and a steady narrative voice that builds confidence one idea at a time.

Written by top-selling technical author and developer, Robin Nixon, you will see how the language actually works: how storage, lifetime, and ownership shape real programs; why RAII is the steady heartbeat of reliability; how templates express flexible, zero-overhead code; how the standard library forms a toolkit of containers, algorithms, views, and utilities; and how modern features such as ranges, coroutines, and modules make complex tasks feel simpler.

Every chapter is built for readability. Concepts unfold in clean steps. Examples use portable, standard C++ and avoid vendor-specific tricks. Notes and tips highlight pitfalls before they matter. The result is a book that respects your time and rewards your attention.

Whether you are moving from C, sharpening older C++ skills, or learning the language with fresh eyes, this guide provides a straight, quiet path through one of the world’s most powerful programming ecosystems. It helps you understand what the code is doing, why the rules work the way they do, and how to write programs that feel stable, expressive, and efficient.

This is not a giant reference. It is a compact, trustworthy companion that shows the whole shape of C++ in a single clear volume:

• Modern C++ explained clearly from C++98 through C++26
• Clean, portable examples with zero vendor lock-in
• RAII, lifetime, and ownership taught through real patterns
• Templates, concepts, ranges, and coroutines made approachable
• Practical guidance on modules, build systems, and toolchains
• Containers, iterators, and algorithms presented with purpose
• Memory, performance, and error handling covered with care
• Notes and tips that highlight pitfalls before they strike
• A compact, readable guide designed for working developers