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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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Time Duration

Time duration std::chrono::duration is a class template that consists of the type of the tick Rep and the length of a tick Period.

The class template std::chrono::duration
template<
    class Rep,
    class Period = std::ratio<1>
> class duration;

The tick length is by default std::ratio<1>. std::ratio<1> stands for a second and can also be written as std::ratio<1, 1>. The rest is quite easy. std::ratio<60> is a minute and std::ratio<1,1000> a millisecond. When the type of Rep is a floating-point number, you can use it to hold fractions of time ticks.

C++11 predefines the most important time durations:

Important time durations
typedef duration<signed int, nano> nanoseconds;
typedef duration<signed int, micro> microseconds;
typedef duration<signed int, milli> milliseconds;
typedef duration<signed int> seconds;
typedef duration<signed int, ratio< 60>> minutes;
typedef duration<signed...