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Try to understand the motivations behind the new C++ features to use them better when needed.

In the world of software development, languages evolve over time to improve efficiency, usability, and performance. C++ is not an exception. Understanding why a feature is added can significantly enhance how developers use it, leading to better, more maintainable code.

For C++ developers who have not yet mastered the new C++ features, it’s recommended to understand at least one key motivation behind each feature. This way, when a specific need arises, the developer can identify which feature might be useful and then delve deeper into learning how to implement it.

Here are the motivations behind some new C++ features:

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Why the C++ modules feature is very important for the C++ future?

C++ have stagnated for many years, and many developers were confident that the language will have the same destiny as Cobol, Fortran and VB6. No new projects will be developed with it and  C++ developers will just do the maintenance of the existing projects. But against all odds, C++ reborn from its ashes and the new standards changes a lot how the language is used. Continue reading “Why the C++ modules feature is very important for the C++ future?”