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Initializing Data Members: From C++11 till C++20

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Throughout this course, you will learn all the options to initialize data members in C++ using a simpler syntax and safer code. More specifically, in this mini course you will learn non-static data member initialization, inline variables, designated initializers, and more. Additionally, you’ll see the changes and new techniques from C++11 to C++20 to really round out your understanding.

Throughout this course, you will learn all the options to initialize data members in C++ using a simpler syntax and safer code. ...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Understand initialization order of data members

Learn all the essential features of Modern C++, including non-static data member initialization and inline variables

See the latest features of C++17 and C++20 like inline variables and designated initializers

Understand initialization order of data members

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17 Lessons2 Quizzes3 Challenges

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The Basics of Class Data Members

Initialization With Constructors

Copy and Move Constructors

Delegating Constructors

Inheriting Constructors and Quiz

Non-Static Data Members Initialization in C++11

NSDMI: Copy and Move Constructors

C++14 and C++20 Updates to NSDMI

NSDMI: Advantages and Disadvantages

NSDMI: Exercises

Static Inline Variables in C++17

Designated Initializers in C++20

Limitations of New Features

Summary of Class Data Members

✏️ The Final Quiz

Appendix: Resources and Links

Certificate of Completion

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Bartłomiej Filipek

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