Over the last 7-8 years what are the biggest influences on C++ programming?

Question

I started programming in C++. It was my first language, but I have not used it in many years.

What are the new developments in the C++ world? What are the BIG things -

Answer 1

Scott Meyers wrote about most important C++ people and the most important C++ books. These all had a major influence on how programmers write C++ today.