Bolboaca / Deák Debunking C++ Myths

Embark on an insightful journey to uncover the truths behind popular C++ myths and misconceptions
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-83588-479-9
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 226 Seiten

Think you know C++? Think again.
For decades, C++ has been clouded by myths and misunderstandings-from its early design decisions to misconceptions that still linger today. Claims like 'C++ is too hard to learn' or 'C++ is obsolete' are often rooted in some truth, but they are outdated and fail to capture the language's ongoing evolution and modern capabilities.
Written by industry veterans with over 40 years of combined experience, this book uncovers the myths, exploring their origins and relevance in the context of today's C++ landscape. It equips you with a deeper understanding of advanced features and best practices to elevate your projects. Each chapter tackles a specific misconception, shedding light on C++'s modern features, such as smart pointers, lambdas, and concurrency. You'll learn practical strategies to navigate common challenges like code portability and compiler compatibility, as well as how to incorporate modern best practices into your C++ codebase to optimize performance and future-proof your projects.
By the end of this book, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of C++'s evolution, equipping you to make informed decisions and harness its powerful features to enhance your skills, coding practices, and projects.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bolboaca, Alexandru

Deák, Ferenc-Lajos

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Software Engineering

Über Autor(innen)

Bolboaca Alexandru :

Alexandru Bolboaca is a CTO, passionate polyglot programmer, senior trainer, and advisor at Mozaic Works. With over 20 years in software development, he has worked in various industries and across European countries, as well as the UK and the USA. He has been involved in large projects in sectors such as banking and financial services, energy, telecommunications, pharma, and eHealth. Drawing from practical experience, he advises and teaches architecture and usable software design, evolutionary design, crafting code, clean code, secure coding, and refactoring legacy code. Alex enjoys helping teams and organizations understand and build strategies for successful and robust products, built-in quality, and motivation.Deák Ferenc-Lajos :

Ferenc-Lajos Deák is a seasoned software developer with a strong foundation in mathematics and theoretical computer science, currently based in Trondheim, Norway. His career spans roles across diverse domains, including autonomous vehicles, real-time traffic systems, multimedia, and telecommunications. An avid open-source enthusiast, he maintains several live projects and has authored more than a dozen articles for various technical publications, focusing on one of his passions: programming.