The Modern C++ Challenge: Become an expert programmer by solving real-world problems - Tapa blanda

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Test your C++ programming skills by solving real-world programming problems covered in the book

Key Features

• Solve a variety of real-world programming and logic problems by leveraging the power of C++17
• Test your skills in using language features, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and more
• Explore areas such as cryptography, communication, and image handling in C++

Book Description

C++ is one of the most widely-used programming languages and has applications in a variety of fields, such as gaming, GUI programming, and operating systems, to name a few. Through the years, C++ has evolved into (and remains) one of the top choices for software developers worldwide. This book will show you some notable C++ features and how to implement them to meet your application needs. Each problem is unique and doesn't just test your knowledge of the language; it tests your ability to think out of the box and come up with the best solutions. With varying levels of difficulty, you'll be faced with a wide variety of challenges. And in case you're stumped, you don't have to worry: we've got the best solutions to the problems in the book. So are you up for the challenge?

What you will learn

• Serialize and deserialize JSON and XML data
• Perform encryption and signing to facilitate secure communication between parties
• Embed and use SQLite databases in your applications
• Use threads and asynchronous functions to implement generic purpose parallel algorithms
• Compress and decompress files to/from a ZIP archive
• Implement data structures such as circular buffer and priority queue
• Implement general purpose algorithms as well as algorithms that solve specific problems
• Create client-server applications that communicate over TCP/IP
• Consume HTTP REST services
• Use design patterns to solve real-world problems

Who This Book Is For

This book will appeal to C++ developers of all levels. There's a challenge inside for everyone.

Table of Contents

1. Math Problems
2. Language Features
3. Strings and Regular Expressions
4. Streams and Filesystems
5. Date and Time
6. Algorithms and Data Structures
7. Concurrency
8. Design Patterns
9. Data Serialization
10. Archives, Images, and Databases
11. Cryptography
12. Networking and Services

Biografía del autor

Marius Bancila is a software engineer with 15 years of experience in developing solutions for the industrial and financial sectors. He is the author of Modern C++ Programming Cookbook. He focuses on Microsoft technologies and mainly develops desktop applications with C++ and C#. He is passionate about sharing his technical expertise with others, and for that reason, he was recognized as a Microsoft MVP for more than a decade. He can be contacted on Twitter at @mariusbancila.