I doubt that it is strictly _needed_. Most C++ programmers will probably live life gloriously without having ever read it. But if you really want to know every

I doubt that it is strictly _needed_. Most C++ programmers will probably live life gloriously without having ever read it. But if you really want to know every nook and cranny of C++ initialisation (which I sincerely hope I will never want) then it seems like a great thing that this book exists! Niche knowledge is fantastic for those who want it or need it. No need to knock it just because you don't.