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C++ Essentials

Zoe Codewell

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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"C++ Essentials" offers a comprehensive exploration of C++'s fundamental concepts, focusing on the delicate balance between the language's power and complexity. The book uniquely addresses three critical pillars: memory management, the Standard Template Library (STL), and modern C++ practices, making it particularly valuable for intermediate programmers and those transitioning from other languages.

 
Through a carefully structured approach, readers learn how C++'s dual nature of low-level mechanisms and high-level abstractions enables the creation of efficient, elegant code. The book progresses logically from foundational concepts to advanced applications, beginning with essential memory management principles like stack versus heap allocation and smart pointers. It then delves into the STL's practical applications, covering containers, algorithms, and iterators, before culminating in real-world implementations and design patterns.

 
Throughout this journey, technical concepts are illustrated through code examples, memory diagrams, and performance benchmarks drawn from diverse fields including systems programming, game development, and financial software. What sets this resource apart is its emphasis on modern C++ practices, particularly RAII and move semantics, while maintaining strong connections to computer architecture and operating systems.

 
The content is delivered in an accessible yet technically precise style, with each chapter building systematically on previous knowledge through practical exercises and professional coding standards. This approach ensures readers not only understand the 'what' but also the 'why' behind C++'s evolution and design decisions, from its creation by Bjarne Stroustrup through various modern standards.
Available since: 01/13/2025.
Print length: 145 pages.

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