Training Courses/Material for Fresh Software Engineers

Question

I am familiar with the C++ programming language, and I have been using it for some time now.

Recently, I have been applying for C++ Software Development/Engineering jobs, but I feel like there is still so much I need to learn.

When first-class companies, such as Google, hire a software programmer, they obviously put them through some initial training. How/Where can I find a similar source of training material/source that would prepare me for commercial/industrial programming in C++?

I know there is millions of good tutorials on line, but I would rather work through something different. I actually don't know how an organization training courses in software development would be different to text books. Has anyone been in the same boat - feeling under-confident at the employment stage and then realizing they shouldn't have been?

Answer 1

I agree with Dima. Read books. Here are a couple more:

• Exceptional C++ and their sequels, Herb Sutter
• C++ Coding Standards, Herb Sutter & Andrei Alexandrescu
• Clean Code, Robert C. Martin
• C++ Common Knowledge, Stephen Dewhurst

Also, stay involved with sites like this.

Answer 2

Read books. If you have not yet read "Effective C++" and "Effective STL" by Scott Meyers, then you absolutely must.

Answer 3

Companies that have $$$ hire top/experienced developers so they don't have to waste time putting them through some initial training.

Anyway, I think it's worth mentioning Beyond the C++ Standard Library: An Introduction to Boost.

Also, try to get involved in some Open Source project.