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Concurrency with Modern C++

By : Rainer Grimm
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Concurrency with Modern C++

By: Rainer Grimm

Overview of this book

C++11 is the first C++ standard that deals with concurrency. The story goes on with C++17 and will continue with C++20/23. Concurrency with Modern C++ is a practical guide that gets you to grips with concurrent programming in Modern C++. Starting with the C++ memory model and using many ready-to-run code examples, the book covers everything you need to improve your C++ multithreading skills. You'll gain insight into different design patterns. You'll also uncover the general consideration you have to keep in mind while designing a concurrent data structure. The final chapter in the book talks extensively about the common pitfalls of concurrent programming and ways to overcome these hurdles. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to build your own concurrent programs and enhance your knowledge base.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
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Index

Pattern versus Best Practices

You may wonder that I write in this part of the book also about best practices. Why? Honestly, I had often an intensive fight if a practice such as immutable values or pure functions are patterns or just best practices. Patterns are documented best practices and, therefore, quite related. I learned from this fight a few lessons.

  • Both terms can not be exact distinguished.
  • If the practice I describe is a well-defined pattern, I put it in the pattern bucket.
  • If the practice has a kind of tip character and no formal defined structure, I put it in the best practices bucket.
  • Today’s best practices may become tomorrows well-defined patterns.