> however, I would have no idea how to start using the language again and how to figure out which patterns are OK and which ones are discouraged and what should

> however, I would have no idea how to start using the language again and how to figure out which patterns are OK and which ones are discouraged and what should I use instead. I jump into C++ every 5 years or so and I haven't found this to be that big of a problem. Reading a few websites got me up to speed really quick. Having worked mostly in modern managed languages lately, I just look for the C++ solution that is as close to that as I can and it's now very easy to find that. My C++ code looks very much like my C# code. My own state of mind when working with C++ is that it feels good then do it, if it feels bad then go out and see if there is a better way.