From my C++ journal: Why its easier to think of the programmer as a runesmith

Not sure how much programming gets done by analysts these days but judging by the way programming and algorithmic trading is progressing, it won't be long before knowledge of a major programming language would be a major plus point in the recruitment process.

Here's a page from one of my lecture notes on why I think programmers are best seen as modern- day runesmiths.

Need a free C++ textbook?

One of the pre-requisites of NTU-CMU's MSc in Financial Engineering is a module on C++ programming. Rather than buying a book (that's cos I am broke) I thought I'd see if there's a downloadable ebook out there.

I found one at: http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/ThinkingInCPP2e.html "Thinking in C++" by Bruce Eckel. It was recommended at the Codeguru.com forum.

I haven't started reading it yet but I'll post a review by next week.