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Get started with C# and strengthen your knowledge of core programming concepts such as procedural, object-oriented, generic, functional, and asynchronous programming along with the latest features of C# 8Key FeaturesLearn the fundamentals of C# with the help of easy-to-follow examples and explanationsLeverage the latest features of C# 8, including nullable reference types, pattern matching enhancements, and asynchronous streamsExplore object-oriented programming, functional programming, and multithreading conceptsBook DescriptionThe C# programming language is often developers’ primary choice for creating a wide range of applications for desktop, cloud, and mobile. In nearly two decades of its existence, C# has evolved from a general-purpose, object-oriented language to a multi-paradigm language with impressive features.This book will take you through C# from the ground up in a step-by-step manner. You'll start with the building blocks of C#, which include basic data types, variables, strings, arrays, operators, control statements, and loops. Once comfortable with the basics, you'll then progress to learning object-oriented programming concepts such as classes and structures, objects, interfaces, and abstraction. Generics, functional programming, dynamic, and asynchronous programming are covered in detail. This book also takes you through regular expressions, reflection, memory management, pattern matching, exceptions, and many other advanced topics. As you advance, you'll explore the .NET Core 3 framework and learn how to use the dotnet command-line interface (CLI), consume NuGet packages, develop for Linux, and migrate apps built with .NET Framework. Finally, you'll understand how to run unit tests with the Microsoft unit testing frameworks available in Visual Studio.By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed with the essentials of the C# language and be ready to start creating apps with it.What you will learnGet to grips with all the new features of C# 8Discover how to use attributes and reflection to build extendable applicationsUtilize LINQ to uniformly query various sources of dataUse files and streams and serialize data to JSON and XMLWrite asynchronous code with the async-await patternEmploy .NET Core tools to create, compile, and publish your applicationsCreate unit tests with Visual Studio and the Microsoft unit testing frameworksWho this book is forIf you have little experience in coding or C# and want to learn the essentials of C# programming to develop powerful programming techniques, this book is for you. It will also help aspiring programmers to write scripts or programs to accomplish specific tasks.

Get started with C# and strengthen your knowledge of core programming concepts such as procedural, object-oriented, generic, functional, and asynchronous programming along with the latest features of C# 8

Key Features

Learn the fundamentals of C# with the help of easy-to-follow examples and explanationsLeverage the latest features of C# 8, including nullable reference types, pattern matching enhancements, and asynchronous streamsExplore object-oriented programming, functional programming, and multithreading concepts

Book Description

The C# programming language is often developers’ primary choice for creating a wide range of applications for desktop, cloud, and mobile. In nearly two decades of its existence, C# has evolved from a general-purpose, object-oriented language to a multi-paradigm language with impressive features.

This book will take you through C# from the ground up in a step-by-step manner. You''ll start with the building blocks of C#, which include basic data types, variables, strings, arrays, operators, control statements, and loops. Once comfortable with the basics, you''ll then progress to learning object-oriented programming concepts such as classes and structures, objects, interfaces, and abstraction. Generics, functional programming, dynamic, and asynchronous programming are covered in detail. This book also takes you through regular expressions, reflection, memory management, pattern matching, exceptions, and many other advanced topics. As you advance, you''ll explore the .NET Core 3 framework and learn how to use the dotnet command-line interface (CLI), consume NuGet packages, develop for Linux, and migrate apps built with .NET Framework. Finally, you''ll understand how to run unit tests with the Microsoft unit testing frameworks available in Visual Studio.

By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed with the essentials of the C# language and be ready to start creating apps with it.

What you will learn

Get to grips with all the new features of C# 8Discover how to use attributes and reflection to build extendable applicationsUtilize LINQ to uniformly query various sources of dataUse files and streams and serialize data to JSON and XMLWrite asynchronous code with the async-await patternEmploy .NET Core tools to create, compile, and publish your applicationsCreate unit tests with Visual Studio and the Microsoft unit testing frameworks

Who this book is for

If you have little experience in coding or C# and want to learn the essentials of C# programming to develop powerful programming techniques, this book is for you. It will also help aspiring programmers to write scripts or programs to accomplish specific tasks.

Create apps in C++ and leverage its latest features using modern programming techniques.Key FeaturesDevelop strong C++ skills to build a variety of applicationsExplore features of C++17, such as containers, algorithms, and threadsGrasp the standard support for threading and concurrency and use them in basic daily tasksBook DescriptionC++ is one of the most widely used programming languages. It is fast, flexible, and used to solve many programming problems.This Learning Path gives you an in-depth and hands-on experience of working with C++, using the latest recipes and understanding most recent developments. You will explore C++ programming constructs by learning about language structures, functions, and classes, which will help you identify the execution flow through code. You will also understand the importance of the C++ standard library as well as memory allocation for writing better and faster programs.Modern C++: Efficient and Scalable Application Development deals with the challenges faced with advanced C++ programming. You will work through advanced topics such as multithreading, networking, concurrency, lambda expressions, and many more recipes.By the end of this Learning Path, you will have all the skills to become a master C++ programmer.This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products:Beginning C++ Programming by Richard GrimesModern C++ Programming Cookbook by Marius BancilaThe Modern C++ Challenge by Marius Bancila What you will learnBecome familiar with the structure of C++ projectsIdentify the main structures in the language: functions and classesLearn to debug your programsLeverage C++ features to obtain increased robustness and performanceExplore functions and callable objects with a focus on modern featuresSerialize and deserialize JSON and XML dataCreate client-server applications that communicate over TCP/IPUse design patterns to solve real-world problemsWho this book is forThis Learning Path is designed for developers who want to gain a solid foundation in C++. The desire to learn how to code in C++ is all you need to get started with this Learning Path

A pragmatic recipe book for acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and core fundamentals of C++ programming

Key Features

Explore the latest language and library features of C++20 such as modules, coroutines, concepts, and rangesShed new light on the core concepts in C++ programming, including functions, algorithms, threading, and concurrency, through practical self-contained recipesLeverage C++ features like smart pointers, move semantics, constexpr, and more for increased robustness and performance

Book Description

C++ has come a long way to be one of the most widely used general-purpose languages that is fast, efficient, and high-performance at its core.The updated second edition of Modern C++ Programming Cookbook addresses the latest features of C++20, such as modules, concepts, coroutines, and the many additions to the standard library, including ranges and text formatting. The book is organized in the form of practical recipes covering a wide range of problems faced by modern developers.The book also delves into the details of all the core concepts in modern C++ programming, such as functions and classes, iterators and algorithms, streams and the file system, threading and concurrency, smart pointers and move semantics, and many others. It goes into the performance aspects of programming in depth, teaching developers how to write fast and lean code with the help of best practices.Furthermore, the book explores useful patterns and delves into the implementation of many idioms, including pimpl, named parameter, and attorney-client, teaching techniques such as avoiding repetition with the factory pattern. There is also a chapter dedicated to unit testing, where you are introduced to three of the most widely used libraries for C++: Boost.Test, Google Test, and Catch2.By the end of the book, you will be able to effectively leverage the features and techniques of C++11/14/17/20 programming to enhance the performance, scalability, and efficiency of your applications.

What you will learn

Understand the new C++20 language and library features and the problems they solveBecome skilled at using the standard support for threading and concurrency for daily tasksLeverage the standard library and work with containers, algorithms, and iteratorsSolve text searching and replacement problems using regular expressionsWork with different types of strings and learn the various aspects of compilationTake advantage of the file system library to work with files and directoriesImplement various useful patterns and idiomsExplore the widely used testing frameworks for C++

Who this book is for

The book is designed for entry- or medium-level C++ programmers who have a basic knowledge of C++ and want to master the language and become prolific modern C++ developers. Experienced C++ programmers can leverage this book to strengthen their command of C++ and find a good reference to many language and library features of C++11/14/17/20.

A pragmatic recipe book for acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and core fundamentals of C++ programmingKey FeaturesExplore the latest language and library features of C++20 such as modules, coroutines, concepts, and rangesShed new light on the core concepts in C++ programming, including functions, algorithms, threading, and concurrency, through practical self-contained recipesLeverage C++ features like smart pointers, move semantics, constexpr, and more for increased robustness and performanceBook DescriptionC++ has come a long way to be one of the most widely used general-purpose languages that is fast, efficient, and high-performance at its core.The updated second edition of Modern C++ Programming Cookbook addresses the latest features of C++20, such as modules, concepts, coroutines, and the many additions to the standard library, including ranges and text formatting. The book is organized in the form of practical recipes covering a wide range of problems faced by modern developers.The book also delves into the details of all the core concepts in modern C++ programming, such as functions and classes, iterators and algorithms, streams and the file system, threading and concurrency, smart pointers and move semantics, and many others. It goes into the performance aspects of programming in depth, teaching developers how to write fast and lean code with the help of best practices.Furthermore, the book explores useful patterns and delves into the implementation of many idioms, including pimpl, named parameter, and attorney-client, teaching techniques such as avoiding repetition with the factory pattern. There is also a chapter dedicated to unit testing, where you are introduced to three of the most widely used libraries for C++: Boost.Test, Google Test, and Catch2.By the end of the book, you will be able to effectively leverage the features and techniques of C++11/14/17/20 programming to enhance the performance, scalability, and efficiency of your applications.What you will learnUnderstand the new C++20 language and library features and the problems they solveBecome skilled at using the standard support for threading and concurrency for daily tasksLeverage the standard library and work with containers, algorithms, and iteratorsSolve text searching and replacement problems using regular expressionsWork with different types of strings and learn the various aspects of compilationTake advantage of the file system library to work with files and directoriesImplement various useful patterns and idiomsExplore the widely used testing frameworks for C++Who this book is forThe book is designed for entry- or medium-level C++ programmers who have a basic knowledge of C++ and want to master the language and become prolific modern C++ developers. Experienced C++ programmers can leverage this book to strengthen their command of C++ and find a good reference to many language and library features of C++11/14/17/20.

Understand how to use modern C++ templates for writing maintainable, robust, and fast softwareKey FeaturesGrasp the fundamentals of and learn to write effective C++ templatesGet up to speed with the latest C++20 template features such as constraints and conceptsExplore different patterns and idioms to integrate templates in your program designBook DescriptionLearn how the metaprogramming technique enables you to create data structures and functions that allow computation to happen at compile time. With this book, you'll realize how templates help you avoid writing duplicate code and are key to creating generic libraries, such as the standard library or Boost, that can be used in a multitude of programs.The introductory chapters of this book will give you insights into the fundamentals of templates and metaprogramming. You'll then move on to practice writing complex templates and exploring advanced concepts such as template recursion, template argument deduction, forwarding references, type traits, and conditional compilation. Along the way, you'll learn how to write variadic templates and how to provide requirements to the template arguments with C++20 constraints and concepts. Finally, you'll apply your knowledge of C++ metaprogramming templates to implement various metaprogramming patterns and techniques.By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to write effective templates and implement metaprogramming in your everyday programming journey.What you will learnUnderstand the syntax for all types of templatesDiscover how specialization and instantiation worksGet to grips with template argument deduction and forwarding referencesWrite variadic templates with easeBecome familiar with type traits and conditional compilationRestrict template arguments in C++20 with constraints and conceptsImplement patterns such as CRTP, mixins, and tag dispatchingWho this book is forThis book is for beginner-to-intermediate C++ developers who want to learn about template metaprogramming as well as advanced C++ developers looking to get up to speed with the new C++20 features related to templates and the the various idioms and patterns. Basic C++ coding experience is necessary to get started with this book.

Meta Description: With a wealth of practical recipes, this third edition isn't just a guide to C++23; it's a complete resource covering key features and techniques from C++11 through to C++23. It's designed to keep you ahead of the curve in C++.Key FeaturesFully updated and packed with new recipes, including sync output streams, expected and mdspan, and C++20/23 range adaptorsCovers all significant features from all modern versions of the standard, providing comprehensive insights into modern C++Learn through a series of hands-on, self-contained recipesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatBook DescriptionThe updated third edition of Modern C++ Programming Cookbook addresses the latest features of C++23, such as the stack library, the expected and mdspan types, span buffers, formatting library improvements, and updates to the ranges library. It also gets into more C++20 topics not previously covered, such as sync output streams and source_locationThe book is organized into practical recipes covering a wide range of real-world problems, helping you find the solutions you need quickly. You’ll find coverage of all the core concepts of modern C++ programming and features and techniques from C++11 through to C++23, meaning you’ll stay ahead of the curve by learning to incorporate the newest language and library improvementsBeyond the core concepts and new features, you’ll explore recipes related to performance and best practices, how to implement useful patterns and idioms, like pimpl, named parameter, attorney-client, and the factory pattern, and how to complete unit testing with the widely used C++ libraries: Boost.Test, Google Test, and Catch2With the comprehensive coverage this C++ programming guide offers, by the end of the book you’ll have everything you need to build performant, scalable, and efficient applications in C++.What you will learnExplore the new C++23 language and library featuresGo deep into the most useful C++20 featuresLearn to handle threading and concurrency for better performanceSolve complex string manipulation tasks efficiently with regexLeverage the standard library for faster developmentMaster the file system library to work with files and directoriesWork with different types of strings and understand compilationSee how you can use CRTP, mixins and other patterns in C++Who this book is forThis book is designed for entry- and intermediate-level programmers who already have a foundational understanding of the C++ programming language, but who are looking to master the language, implement the newest features, and become proficient modern C++ developers. Experienced C++ programmers can leverage the recipes in this book to quickly get up to speed on all the most important language and library features of C++11/14/17/20 and 23.