Maximize Reward and Minimize Risk with Modern C++
Embracing Modern C++ Safely shows you how to make effective use of
the new and enhanced language features of modern C++ without falling
victim to their potential pitfalls.
Based on their years of experience with large, mission-critical
projects, four leading C++ authorities divide C++11/14 language features
into three categories: Safe, Conditionally Safe, and Unsafe. Safe
features offer compelling value, are easy to use productively, and are
relatively difficult to misuse. Conditionally safe features offer
significant value but come with risks that require significant expertise
and familiarity before use. Unsafe features have an especially poor
risk/reward ratio, are easy to misuse, and are beneficial in only the
most specialized circumstances.
This book distills the C++ community's years of experience applying
C++11 and C++14 features and will help you make effective and safe
design decisions that reflect real-world, economic engineering tradeoffs
in large-scale, diverse software development environments. The authors
use examples derived from real code bases to illustrate every finding
objectively and to illuminate key issues. Each feature identifies the
sound use cases, hidden pitfalls, and shortcomings of that language
feature. After reading this book, you will
- Understand what each C++11/14 feature does and where it works best
- Recognize how to work around show-stopping pitfalls and annoying
corner cases
- Know which features demand additional training, experience, and peer
review
- Gain insights for preparing coding standards and style guides that
suit your organization's needs
- Be equipped to introduce modern C++ incrementally and judiciously into
established code bases
Seasoned C++ developers, team leads, and technical managers who want to
improve productivity, code quality, and maintainability will find the
insights in this modular, meticulously organized reference
indispensable.
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