C++ Templates Up and Running

Understand complex template concepts with the help of practical example code and detailed explanations

Key Features

• Learn about C++ templates from the basics through to an advanced level
• Explore debugging techniques to debug template code
• Apply your C++ template knowledge to real-life projects for writing clean and efficient code

Book Description

Templates are powerful tools that enable C++ developers to write compact, clean, and efficient code. However, C++ templates may be intimidating for beginners or intermediate-level programmers as they are syntactically and conceptually complex. The compiler's handling of templates also differs from that of other programming constructs. Often, C++ books touch upon templates too briefly, without explaining essential aspects, or focus too heavily on the semantics in a way that can make it easy to get lost due to information overload.

C++ Templates Up and Running takes a balanced approach by breaking down the concepts into small, easy-to-understand topics. This C++ book systematically discusses each topic by using a simple example and expands the example to develop a comprehensive solution. As you get to grips with the basics, you will be able to try the example code while working through the chapters. Throughout the book, you'll find compilation instructions, sample outputs, and explanations for each program. Finally, each chapter is followed by a set of self-assessment questions that will help you to evaluate your understanding.

By the end of this C++ programming book, you'll have gained a sound knowledge of C++ templates and be able to confidently apply your template skills in real-life projects.

What you will learn

• Write clean software by eliminating redundant code with the help of templates
• Use template functions to detect subtle software bugs during compilation
• Explore the compilation mechanism of templated code by the GCC compiler
• Write custom template functions for developing generic algorithms
• Use custom template classes for designing generic data types
• Understand C++ standard template library containers and algorithms
• Get to grips with template code debugging techniques

Who This Book Is For

This book is for beginners and intermediate-level programmers who want to take their C++ knowledge to the next level by learning about C++ templates. A basic understanding of C++ programming is needed, but previous experience with templates is not necessary. In-depth knowledge or experience with C++ is also not required; however, familiarity with the C++ programming paradigm's basic concepts will help you to understand the topics better.

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