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Advanced C++ Programming Cookbook

You're reading from   Advanced C++ Programming Cookbook Become an expert C++ programmer by mastering concepts like templates, concurrency, and type deduction

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jan 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781838559915
Length 454 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Dr. Rian Quinn Dr. Rian Quinn
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Table of Contents (15) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Getting Started with Library Development 2. Using Exceptions for Error Handling FREE CHAPTER 3. Implementing Move Semantics 4. Using Templates for Generic Programming 5. Concurrency and Synchronization 6. Optimizing Your Code for Performance 7. Debugging and Testing 8. Creating and Implementing Your Own Container 9. Exploring Type Erasure 10. An In-Depth Look at Dynamic Allocation 11. Common Patterns in C++ 12. A Closer Look at Type Deduction 13. Bonus - Using C++20 Features 14. Other Books You May Enjoy

Understanding the principle of least surprise

When either using existing C++ libraries or creating your own, understanding the principle of least surprise (also called the principle of least astonishment) is critical to developing source code efficiently and effectively. This principle simply states that any feature that a C++ library provides should be intuitive and should operate as the developer expects. Another way of saying this is that a library's APIs should be self-documenting. Although this principle is critically important when designing libraries, it can and should be applied to all forms of software development. In this recipe, we will explore this principle in depth.

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