Bjarne Stroustrup

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  • Bjarne Stroustrup is a Danish computer scientist and the creator of the C++ programming language.

  • He developed C++ in 1979 as an extension of the C language, aiming to add object-oriented features while maintaining efficiency.

  • Stroustrup has been instrumental in the language's evolution, contributing to its standardization and ongoing development.

  • He has authored several influential books on C++ and software development.

  • Stroustrup has received numerous awards for his contributions to computer science and has held positions at Bell Labs, Texas A&M University, and Columbia University.

  • His work has significantly impacted the field of programming languages and software engineering.

Books by Bjarne Stroustrup

Programming Summary
Programming
by Bjarne Stroustrup • 2008 • 1236 pages
4.22
499 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
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The C++ Programming Language Summary
The C++ Programming Language
by Bjarne Stroustrup • 1986 • 1030 pages
4.1
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Programming
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