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Advanced C++ Programming Cookbook
Advanced C++ Programming Cookbook

Advanced C++ Programming Cookbook: Become an expert C++ programmer by mastering concepts like templates, concurrency, and type deduction

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Advanced C++ Programming Cookbook

Using Exceptions for Error Handling

In this chapter, we will learn some advanced C++ exception handling techniques. We assume here that you have a basic understanding of how to throw as well as catch a C++ exception. Instead of focusing on the basics of C++ exceptions, this chapter will teach you some of the more advanced techniques of C++ exception handling. This includes the proper use of the noexcept specifier and the noexcept operator so that you can properly mark your APIs as either possibly throwing an exception or explicitly not throwing a C++ exception, instead of calling std::terminate() when an error occurs that cannot be handled. 

This chapter will also explain what the term Resource Acquisition is Initialization (RAII) is and how it complements C++ exception handling. We will also discuss why you should never throw a C++ exception from a class's destructor...

Technical requirements

To compile and run the examples in this chapter, you must have administrative access to a computer running Ubuntu 18.04 with a functional internet connection. Before running these examples, you must install the following:

sudo apt-get install build-essential git cmake

If this is installed on any operating system other than Ubuntu 18.04, then GCC 7.4 or higher and CMake 3.6 or higher will be required.

Using the noexcept specifier

The noexcept specifier is used to tell the compiler whether a function may or may not throw a C++ exception. If a function is marked with the noexcept specifier, it is not allowed to throw an exception and, if it does, std::terminate() will be called when the exception is thrown. If the function doesn't have the noexcept specifier, exceptions can be thrown as normal.

In this recipe, we will explore how to use the noexcept specifier in your own code. This specifier is important because it is a contract between the API that you are creating and the user of the API. When the noexcept specifier is used, it tells the user of the API that they do not need to consider exceptions when using the API. It also tells the author that if they add the noexcept specifier to their API, they have to ensure that no exceptions are thrown, which, in some cases, requires...

Using the noexcept operator

The noexcept operator is a compile-time check that is used to ask the compiler whether a function is labeled noexcept or not. With C++17, this can be paired with a compile-time if statement (that is, an if statement that is evaluated at compile time and that can be used to add/remove code from an executable during compilation) to change the semantics of a program based on whether or not a function is allowed to throw an exception. 

In this recipe, we will explore how to use the noexcept operator in your own code. This operator is important because, in some cases, you may not know whether a function is capable of throwing an exception by simply looking at its definition. For example, if a function uses the noexcept specifier, your code might not be able to determine whether the function will throw, as you might not know—based on the function...

Using RAII

RAII is a programming principle that states that a resource is tied to the lifetime of the object that acquired the resource. RAII is a powerful feature of the C++ language that really helps to set C++ apart from C, helping to prevent resource leaks and general instability.

In this recipe, we will dive into how RAII works and how RAII can be used to ensure that C++ exceptions do not introduce resource leaks. RAII is a critical technology for any C++ application and should be used whenever possible.

Getting ready

Before beginning, please ensure that all of the technical requirements are met, including installing Ubuntu 18.04 or higher and running the following in a Terminal window:

> sudo apt-get install...

Learning why to never throw exceptions in destructors

In this recipe, we will discuss the issues with C++ exceptions, specifically in regard to throwing exceptions within a class destructor, something that should be avoided at all costs. The lessons learned in this recipe are important because, unlike other functions, a C++ class destructor is marked as noexcept by default, which means that if you accidentally throw an exception inside a class destructor, your program will call std::terminate(), even though the destructor my not be overtly labeled noexcept.

Getting ready

Before beginning, please ensure that all of the technical requirements are met, including installing Ubuntu 18.04 or higher, and run the following...

Easily creating your own exception classes

In this recipe, you will learn how to easily create your own exception types. This is an important lesson to learn as, although C++ exceptions are easy to create yourself, some guidelines should be followed to ensure this is done safely.

Getting ready

Before beginning, please ensure that all of the technical requirements are met, including installing Ubuntu 18.04 or higher and running the following in a Terminal window:

> sudo apt-get install build-essential git cmake

This will ensure your operating system has the proper tools to compile and execute the examples in this recipe. Once this is complete, open a new Terminal. We will use this Terminal to download, compile, and run our...

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Key benefits

  • Learn how to develop and design your own libraries
  • Find solutions to your app development problems and implement them in a highly reusable manner, following library development best practices
  • Explore advanced C++ features such as containers, coroutines, and modules

Description

If you think you've mastered C++ and know everything it takes to write robust applications, you'll be in for a surprise. With this book, you'll gain comprehensive insights into C++, covering exclusive tips and interesting techniques to enhance your app development process. You'll kick off with the basic principles of library design and development, which will help you understand how to write reusable and maintainable code. You'll then discover the importance of exception safety, and how you can avoid unexpected errors or bugs in your code. The book will take you through the modern elements of C++, such as move semantics, type deductions, and coroutines. As you advance, you'll delve into template programming - the standard tool for most library developers looking to achieve high code reusability. You'll explore the STL and learn how to avoid common pitfalls while implementing templates. Later, you'll learn about the problems of multithreaded programming such as data races, deadlocks, and thread starvation. You'll also learn high-performance programming by using benchmarking tools and libraries. Finally, you'll discover advanced techniques for debugging and testing to ensure code reliability. By the end of this book, you'll have become an expert at C++ programming and will have gained the skills to solve complex development problems with ease.

Who is this book for?

This book is for intermediate and expert-level C++ developers who are looking to explore the lesser known functionalities of the language to improve the efficiency of their code and the way they develop applications. Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts and the Standard Template Library (STL) is assumed.

What you will learn

  • Solve common C++ development problems by implementing solutions in a more generic and reusable way
  • Achieve different levels of exception safety guarantees by introducing precise declarations
  • Write library-quality code that meets professional standards
  • Practice writing reliable, performant code that exposes consistent behavior in programs
  • Understand why you need to implement design patterns and how it's done
  • Work with complex examples to understand various aspects of good library design

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Table of Contents

14 Chapters
Getting Started with Library Development Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Using Exceptions for Error Handling Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Implementing Move Semantics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Using Templates for Generic Programming Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Concurrency and Synchronization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Optimizing Your Code for Performance Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Debugging and Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating and Implementing Your Own Container Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Exploring Type Erasure Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
An In-Depth Look at Dynamic Allocation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Common Patterns in C++ Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
A Closer Look at Type Deduction Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Bonus - Using C++20 Features Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Marcel Apr 17, 2020
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One of the Best C++ books I had read.But be aware, you need to be a intermediate C++ programmer.The book is well structured and is a good combination between theory and practice.Every topic gives an introduction to fulfill the preconditions to run the code and explains how to do and how it works.The selected topics e. g. Move semantics, thread safety and dynamic memory give a explanation how to deal with it. And how to measure or take a look behind the scenes.For me a brilliant reference book with valuable and short explanations.
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Giorgio Scarabello Sep 25, 2020
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Il libro è veramente ottimo, consigliato per chi ha già una buona conoscenza del linguaggio c++.
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Clément Hamon Jul 16, 2020
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Ce livre est très intéressant, étant amateur de C++, pas mal d'élément abordés dans celui-ci furent une découverte pour moi. La lecture est fluide.Pour ce qui est des bémols, la répétition des paragraphes "how to do it" et "Getting started" prennent de la place inutilement dans le livre (Ils auraient pu se trouver en annexe).Aussi Certains concepts avancés sont bien expliqués certes, mais avec parfois trop peu d'exemple ou de cas d'utilisation, je n'aurais pas craché sur des exemples d'utilisations ou même des anecdotes de l'auteur.En conclusion, ce livre est de mon point de vu un bon rapport qualité/connaissance/prix
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Amazon Customer Dec 11, 2023
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I found the examples poor and unmotivating. There are better books to learn C++ 20 advanced topics.Also, every section repeats the same instructions to download the example code. It think this was to get the page count up.
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This book is designed for beginner to intermediate level programmers. The examples are mediocre at best - had the author had deeper understanding of the topics he would have come up with decent thought-provoking examples. One third of the book is cluttered with how to clone this book's examples from github and how to compile them - over and over again. Even for an intermediate C++ programmer, this book is a total frustration - not to say for advanced programmers.Unless you are complete beginner, I would suggest the following books: Effective Modern C++ by Scott Meyers, C++ 17 The Complete Guide by Nicolai Josuttis, C++ Concurrency In Action by Athony Williams. And of course, Stroustrup's The C++ Programming Language, 4th Edition.
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