C++ Insights
C++ Insights Episode 56: Understanding the magic behind C++17's structured bindings
I published a new C++ insights episode: Understanding the magic behind C++17's structured bindings. [...]
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Why is C++23 called 23?
First, if you haven't heard the good news, C++23 was finally published by ISO. Looking at how I (and others) name this C++ standard raises the question: Why call it 23 when ISO [...]
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unique_ptr and the pointer to implementation idiom
Last time, I wrote about unique_ptr and PImpl, demonstrating why you can't use a unique_ptr for PImpl. This time, I'd like to show you how you can make unique_ptr work with PImpl. [...]
C++ Insights
C++ Insights Episode 55: References are no pointers!
I published a new C++ insights episode: References are no pointers!. [...]
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Smart pointers and the pointer to implementation idiom
A post I wrote back in 2023 When an empty destructor is required resulted in feedback that I'd like to address in today's post. [...]
C++ Insights
C++ Insights Episode 54: You can't force a move!
I published a new C++ insights episode: You can't force a move!. [...]
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Understanding the inner workings of C++ smart pointers - The shared_ptr
After last months Understanding the inner workings of C++ smart pointers - The unique_ptr with custom deleter you're curious about how the shared_ptr is implemented? Great! Here [...]
Training
Write modern code with features of C++17 and C++20
When you transition from older C++ standards like C++11 or C++14 to the latest C++17 and C++20 it can be a tough journey. It's essential for writing clean and easy-to-maintain [...]
C++ Insights
C++ Insights Episode 53: Mastering C++23: Leveraging if consteval for more constexpr functions
I published a new C++ insights episode: Mastering C++23: Leveraging if consteval for more constexpr functions. [...]
Training
CppCon Academy Workshop
I'm thrilled to let you know that I'll give the workshop "Modern C++: When Efficiency Matters" as part of the CppCon Academy in Aurora, CO. [...]