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What is C++? A Deep Dive into the Language That Powers Performance-Critical Software
Published:As a developer who has spent countless hours wrangling with compilers, debugging memory leaks, and optimizing hot paths, I've developed both a deep appreciation and healthy respect for C++.
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The Complete Beginner's Guide to Learning C++ in 2025
Published:In this guide, I'll walk you through starting your C++ journey from scratch, with a focus on free resources, practical learning paths, and the tools that will make your experience smoother.
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Effective Modern C++: Writing Clean, Bug-Free, and High-Performance Code
Published:Today, I want to share my insights on how to leverage modern C++ features to write code that's not only fast but also clean and reliable.
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Practical Profiling with perf on Linux
Published:`perf` is the user-space front-end to the Linux perf_event subsystem.
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Mastering C++ Range-Based For Loops: Performance Patterns You Need to Know
Published:Range-based for loops, introduced in C++11, are one of my favorite features for writing cleaner, more maintainable code.
Recent Posts
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The Easy Guide to g++ Command Line Arguments for C++23
Published:Building Your Canonical Debug and Release Configurations
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Mastering C++ reserve(): The Performance Game-Changer You're Probably Not Using Enough
Published:After nearly four decades of writing performance-critical C++ code, I've seen countless developers overlook one of the most impactful optimizations hiding in plain sight: the humble reserve() method.
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C++ Prime Number Generator
Published:Classic and modern prime number generators for C++.
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Modern C++23 Design Patterns for High-Performance Code
Published:In high-performance C++, design patterns are not just academic exercises – they’re essential tools.