Expert C++: Become a proficient programmer by learning coding best practices with C++17 and C++20's, 2nd Edition

Take your C++ skills to the next level with expert insights on advanced techniques, design patterns, and high-performance programming

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Key Features

Master templates, metaprogramming, and advanced functional programming techniques to elevate your C++ skills
Design scalable and efficient C++ applications with the latest features of C++17 and C++20
Explore real-world examples and essential design patterns to optimize your code

Book Description

Are you an experienced C++ developer eager to take your skills to the next level? This updated edition of Expert C++ is tailored to propel you toward your goals.

This book takes you on a journey of building C++ applications while exploring advanced techniques beyond object-oriented programming. Along the way, you'll get to grips with designing templates, including template metaprogramming, and delve into memory management and smart pointers. Once you have a solid grasp of these foundational concepts, you'll advance to more advanced topics such as data structures with STL containers and explore advanced data structures with C++. Additionally, the book covers essential aspects like functional programming, concurrency, and multithreading, and designing concurrent data structures. It also offers insights into designing world-ready applications, incorporating design patterns, and addressing networking and security concerns. Finally, it adds to your knowledge of debugging and testing and large-scale application design.

With Expert C++ as your guide, you'll be empowered to push the boundaries of your C++ expertise and unlock new possibilities in software development.
What you will learn

Go beyond the basics to explore advanced C++ programming techniques
Develop proficiency in advanced data structures and algorithm design with C++17 and C++20
Implement best practices and design patterns to build scalable C++ applications
Master C++ for machine learning, data science, and data analysis framework design
Design world-ready applications, incorporating networking and security considerations
Strengthen your understanding of C++ concurrency, multithreading, and optimizing performance with concurrent data structures

Who this book is for

This book will empower experienced C++ developers to achieve advanced proficiency, enabling them to build professional-grade applications with the latest features of C++17 and C++20. If you're an aspiring software engineer or computer science student, you'll able to master advanced C++ programming techniques through real-world applications that will prepare you for complex projects and real-world challenges.
Table of Contents

Building C++ Applications
Beyond Object-Oriented Programming
Understanding C++ Templates
Template Metaprogramming
Memory Management and Smart Pointers
Digging into Data Structures: STL Containers
Advanced Data Structures with C++
Functional Programming
Concurrency and Multithreading
Designing Concurrent Data Structures
Designing World-Ready Applications
Incorporating Design Patterns in C++ Applications
Networking and Security
Aggregates, Entities & Value Objects
Large-Scale C++ Application Design
Understanding and Using C++ in Machine Learning Tasks
Using C++ in Data Science
Designing and Implementing a Data Analysis Framework