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C++ High Performance

Gain insights into performance analysis, memory management, concurrency handling, and advanced templates in C++. Learn to write efficient, high-performance code and enhance your career opportunities.

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This course focuses on one major aspect that distinguishes professional C++ developers from beginners, which is understanding code from top to bottom and comprehending what is truly happening under the hood. Through examples and exercises, we’ll equip you with the skills needed to become a top-tier C++ developer capable of handling even the most demanding performance challenges. The course begins with performance analysis, memory management techniques, efficient concurrency handling, and advanced template usage through modern C++ standards. You’ll learn to fine-tune your code for high-performance applications, ensuring smooth performance under heavy workloads. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to write efficient, high-performance code. You’ll gain hands-on experience with optimizing memory and implementing advanced programming techniques. This knowledge will distinguish you as a skilled C++ developer, enable you to create more efficient applications, and open up new career opportunities.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Proficiency in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in C++ code

Hands-on experience with optimizing memory management and concurrency

Knowledge of modern C++ features and best practices for high performance

Mastery of advanced template usage and parallel algorithms

Practical experience with modern memory management and multithreading techniques

Knowledge of new C++20 features for better performance

Proficiency in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in C++ code

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TAKEAWAY SKILLS

C++

Programming Language

C++ Concepts

C++ Templates

Content

174 Lessons14 Quizzes2 Assessments

1.

Getting Started

3 Lessons

Learn how to use modern C++ features and libraries for high-performance programming.

About This Course

Course Coverage and Prerequisite

Google Test and Google Benchmark Libraries

2.

A Brief Introduction to C++

8 Lessons

Look at building a foundation in C++ for efficient, high-performing applications through modern features.

Important Features of C++

C++ Compared With Other Languages

Non-performance-Related C++ Language Features

Non-performance-Related C++ Language Features, Continued

Summary: A Brief Introduction to C++

Quiz: Introduction to C++

3.

Essential C++ Techniques

23 Lessons

Examine essential C++ features like type deduction, move semantics, error handling, and lambdas.

Automatic Type Deduction with the auto Keyword

Using auto for Variables

Const Propagation for Pointers

Move Semantics Explained

Resource Acquisition and the Rule of Five

Named Variables and rvalues

Default Move Semantics and the Rule of Zero

Applying the && Modifier to Class Member Functions

Pass by Value When Applicable

Quiz: Essential Techniques I

Designing Interfaces with Error Handling

Class Invariants

Recoverable Runtime Errors

Function Objects and Lambda Expressions

Initializing Variables in Capture

Mutating Lambda Member Variables

Assigning C Function Pointers to Lambdas

Implementing a Simple Button Class with std::function

Generic Lambdas

Summary: Essential C++ Techniques

Quiz: Essential Techniques II

4.

Analyzing and Measuring Performance

12 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of performance measurement, algorithm efficiency, and optimization techniques in C++.

Asymptotic Complexity and Big O Notation

Time Complexity of Insertion Sort

Amortized Time Complexity

What to Measure and How?

Performance Properties

Performance Counters

Knowing Your Code and Hot Spots

Microbenchmarking

A Microbenchmark Example

Summary: Analyzing and Measuring Performance

Quiz: Analyzing and Measuring Performance

5.

Data Structures

13 Lessons

Dig into the selection, utilization, and performance impact of C++ standard library data structures.

The Properties of Computer Memory

The Standard Library Containers

Deque, List, forward_list, and basic_string

Associative Containers

Hash and Equals

Container Adaptors

Some Performance Considerations

Parallel Arrays

Shrinking the Data to Iterate Through by Using Parallel Arrays

Summary: Data Structures

Quiz: Data Structures

6.

Algorithms

13 Lessons

Tackle C++ standard library algorithms for better performance, readability, and code efficiency.

Introducing the Standard Library Algorithms

Solving Everyday Problems

More Everyday Problems

Iterators and Ranges

Iterator Categories

Features of the Standard Algorithms

Advantages of Using Algorithms in C++

Writing and Using Generic Algorithms

Use of Standard Algorithms Over Raw for-loops

Summary: Algorithms

Quiz: Algorithms

7.

Ranges and Views

7 Lessons

Build on the power of range views for efficient and concise data transformations.

The Motivation for the Ranges Library

Understanding Views from the Ranges Library

Ranges Views: Lazy, Non-Mutating Iterations with Materialization

Views in the Standard Library

Summary: Ranges and Views

Quiz: Ranges and Views

8.

Memory Management

14 Lessons

Learn how to use effective memory management techniques to optimize C++ performance.

Computer Memory

Objects in Memory

Memory Alignment

Memory Ownership

Small Object Optimization

Custom Memory Management

Custom Memory Allocator

Using Polymorphic Memory Allocators

Summary: Memory Management

Quiz: Memory Management

C++ Essentials Exam

Assessment

9.

Compile-Time Programming

14 Lessons

Unpack the core of metaprogramming, templates, type traits, constexpr, and compile-time optimization in C++.

Introduction to Template Metaprogramming

Template Creation

Programming with Constant Expressions

The if constexpr Statement

Comparison with Runtime Polymorphism

Checking Programming Errors at Compile Time

Constraints and Concepts

Syntactic Overview of Constraints and Concepts

Real-World Examples of Metaprogramming I

Real-World Examples of Metaprogramming II

Summary: Compile-Time Programming

Quiz: Compile-Time Programming

10.

Essential Utilities

11 Lessons

Examine essential C++ utility classes for handling heterogeneous collections and improving code safety and expressiveness.

Representing Optional Values with std::optional

Fixed-Size Heterogenous Collections

Tuple Unrolling

The Variadic Template Parameter Pack

Dynamically Sized Heterogenous Collections

Heterogenous Collections Using Variant

Real-World Example 1

Real-World Example 2

Summary: Essential Utilities

Quiz: Essential Utilities

11.

Proxy Objects and Lazy Evaluation

8 Lessons

Break down complex ideas about proxy objects, lazy evaluation, and performance optimization.

Introducing Lazy Evaluation and Proxy Objects

Avoiding Constructing Objects Using Proxy Objects

Postponing sqrt Computations

Implementing the LengthProxy Object

Creative Operator Overloading and Proxy Objects

Summary : Proxy Objects and Lazy Evaluation

Quiz: Proxy Objects and Lazy Evaluation

12.

Concurrency

15 Lessons

Map out the steps for mastering concurrency in C++ with threads, locks, and atomic operations.

Understanding the Basics of Concurrency

Concurrent Programming in C++

Advanced Concepts in Concurrent Programming

Best Practices for Error Handling in Concurrent Programming

Additional Synchronization Primitives in C++20

Signalling and Resource Counting Using Semaphores

Atomic Support in C++

Multithreaded Programming with shared_ptr and Atomic References

The C++ Memory Model

Lock-free Programming

Performance Guidelines

Summary: Concurrency

Quiz: Concurrency

13.

Coroutines and Lazy Generators

12 Lessons

Simplify complex topics related to coroutines, stackful/stackless coroutines, and lazy generators.

An Introduction to C++ Coroutines

Executing Subroutines and Coroutines on the CPU

Stackless vs. Stackful Coroutines

Coroutines in C++

A Minimal but Complete Example

Avoiding Dangling References

Solving Generator Problems

A Real-World Example Using Generators

Summary: Coroutines and Lazy Generators

Quiz: Coroutines and Lazy Generators

14.

Asynchronous Programming with Coroutines

8 Lessons

Approach C++ coroutines to streamline asynchronous programming, implementing tasks and synchronous operations.

Awaitable Types Revisited

Implementing a Rudimentary Task Type (Part 1)

Implementing a Rudimentary Task Type (Part 2)

Synchronously Waiting for a Task to Complete

Wrapping a Callback-Based API

A Concurrent Server Using Boost.Asio

Summary: Asynchronous Programming with Coroutines

15.

Parallel Algorithms

13 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in implementing and optimizing parallel algorithms using C++17 execution policies.

The Importance of Parallelism

Implementing Parallel std::transform()

Divide and Conquer

Implementing Parallel std::count_if() and std::copy_if()

Approach 1: Use a Synchronized Write Position

Approach 2: Split the Algorithm Into Two Parts

Parallel Standard Library Algorithms

Unsequenced Policy

Additions and Changes to Parallel Algorithms

Parallelizing an Index-Based for-Loop

Summary: Parallel Algorithms

Quiz: Parallel Algorithms

C++ Advanced Concepts Exam

Assessment

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