C++ STL Cookbook

This edition of C++ STL Cookbook features new recipes, updated best practices, and comprehensive coverage of the latest C++23, C++26 features. Perfect for intermediate to advanced developers looking to leverage modern C++ features and techniques.

Key Features

• Elevate your code with the latest C++23 strategies and techniques to solve complex programming challenges effectively
• Learn about new features of C++26, and how to implement them.
• Explore the proposed standardized library and how it integrates with existing C++ applications
• Dive into the latest C++23 innovations such as enhanced ranges and advanced concurrency features with new and updated recipes

Book Description

C++ STL Cookbook is a comprehensive guide that provides practical solutions for mastering the latest features of the C++23 Standard Template Library (STL) through hands-on recipes.

Beginning with new features in C++23, this book will help you understand the language's updated mechanics and library features, and offer insights into how they work. Unlike other books, this cookbook takes an implementation-specific, problem-solution approach that will help you overcome hurdles quickly. You'll learn core STL concepts, such as containers, algorithms, utility classes, lambda expressions, iterators, and more, through specific real-world recipes.

Building on the success of the first edition, this updated guide includes a new chapter dedicated to the latest features introduced in C++23, such as improved modules, refined ranges, and coroutine-based generators. It also covers essential best practices for writing cleaner and more efficient code, including the use of coroutines, structured bindings, and std::span.

Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of the C++ STL or implement the latest features in your projects, this book provides valuable insights, clear and concise explanations and practical solutions to enhance your C++ programming skills.

What you will learn

• Write cleaner and more efficient code using modern C++ techniques
• Implement and master the latest features introduced in C++23
• Use the new standard library modules in C++23
• Learn about new features of C++26, and how to implement them
• Expand your use of ranges with new components and functionalities
• Implement coroutines for more efficient concurrency
• Employ braced initialization for safer and clearer object creation
• Leverage std::span for enhanced safety with C-arrays

Who this book is for

This book is for intermediate to advanced C++ programmers who want to get the most out of the Standard Template Library in C++23 and C++26, the latest versions of C++. Basic knowledge of coding and C++ concepts is necessary to get started with this book.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to New C++23 Features
2. Best Practices
3. STL Containers
4. STL Compatible Iterators
5. Lambda Expressions
6. STL Algorithms
7. Strings and Formatting
8. Utility Classes
9. Concurrency and Parallelism
10. Using the File System
11. More Practical Ideas
12. C++26 and the Future

Bill Weinman has been involved in technology since he built his first computer at age 16, in 1971. He's been coding in C and C++ since the early 1970s. He's written systems and applications for major clients, including NASA, Bank of America, Xerox, IBM, and the US Navy. Also an electronics engineer, he worked on the Voyager II spacecraft, audio amplifiers for SAE, and sound systems for Altec Lansing. Since the mid-1990s, Mr. Weinman has focused on writing and teaching. His books and courses cover HTML, SQL, CGI, Python, and of course, C and C++. An early contributor to online learning, his clear, concise writing has made his courses a popular feature on lynda and LinkedIn Learning.