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

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Course Overview

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.

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

What You'll Learn

Understand initialization order of data members

Course Content

About the Course

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

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