API design for C++

Name: API design for C++
ISBN: 0123850037

by Martin Reddy · first published 2011

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Covers C++ API design in practical detail, including function construction, parameter passing, and general design guidance; praised as a reference for engineers building or maintaining C++ libraries.

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blub · Jul 4, 2022 · Recommends

…focusing on this area - the author calls it construction - and goes into detail about building functions, parameter passing and so on and so forth. Another interesting book I read was Martin Reddy’s - API design for C++. You could try finding something similar for your chosen language. Finally there’s a couple of books by Pete Goodliffe which are language-independent: Code Craft and Becoming a Better Programmer. Naming,…
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linuxrulz · Dec 27, 2011 · Recommends

API Design for C++ - Martin Reddy
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blub · Jun 22, 2015 · Recommends

I would give "API design for C++" by Martin Reddy a shot. The only thing I remember now from the large scale book is to pay attention to compile-time and link-time dependencies, although when I read it I remember that it contained…
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pjmlp · Aug 10, 2016 · Recommends

For C++ APIs, "API Design for C++" from Martin Reddy: http://www.apibook.com/blog/
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zerkten · Jun 23, 2017 · Recommends

…and C++ Template Metaprogramming are likely to be the most challenging. Don't get me wrong, they are fantastic works, but are probably not what you need right now. C++ Primer, C++ Common Knowledge, and API Design for C++ are books that I think you should consider that are not listed in the post above. If you have never studied computer architecture it is an important subject to understand. There are good books like…
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msaltz · Mar 7, 2018 · Recommends

…CMake, and Bazel. Hopefully that’ll give you an idea of what a modern C++ project actually looks like, and will help you start your own. For books I’d like to add to the current top comment (may go away) API Design for C++. It’s a great reference on exactly what it sounds like.
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panamafrank · Mar 21, 2015 · Recommends

…improving your working memory as being able to remember the seemingly ok code 10 frames ago that conflicts with what's in front of you could be the key. try: Working Effectively with Legacy Code Martin, R. API Design for C++ Reddy, M. Were both full of indispensable advice.
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