Embracing Modern C++ Safely

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.