The first edition of the C++ FAQ addressed the why of C++, using the highly effective, concise, and a to-the-point question/answer format. In this Second Edition, the authors build on this theoretical foundation by addressing the how, giving the reader more insight into techniques for writing efficient and elegant code and ways to solve programming challenges. Completely up-to-date with the C++ Standard, the book covers many new classes that have just been added to the ANSI/ISO library, and addresses the relationships between C++ and Java, CORBA and COM, three technologies that have come to the fore since publication of the first edition. In addition, the book highlights specific questions that relate to the changes in the language that have been incorporated into the standard, enabling C++ programmers to gain a quick overview of the newest capabilities.