Sequence Analysis and Modern C++: The Creation of the SeqAn3 Bioinformatics Library

This is a book about software engineering, bioinformatics, the C++  programming language and the SeqAn library. In the broadest sense, it  will help the reader create better, faster and more reliable software by  deepening their understanding of available tools, language features,  techniques and design patterns.

Every developer who previously  worked with C++ will enjoy the in-depth chapter on important changes in  the language from C++11 up to and including C++20. In contrast to many  resources on Modern C++ that present new features only in small isolated  examples, this book represents a more holistic approach: readers will  understand the relevance of new features and how they interact in the  context of a large software project and not just within a "toy example".  Previous experience in creating software with C++ is highly recommended  to fully appreciate these aspects.

SeqAn3 is a new, re-designed  software library. The conception and implementation process is detailed  in this book, including a critical reflection on the previous versions  of the library. This is particularly helpful to readers who are about to  create a large software project themselves, or who are planning a major  overhaul of an existing library or framework. While the focus of the  book is clearly on software development and design, it also touches on  various organisational and administrative aspects like licensing,  dependency management and quality control.