Modern C++ Templates In Depth

Master Modern C++ Templates & Advanced Techniques for Efficient, Reusable & Generic Code

What you'll learn

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of why templates are essential in C++, including their benefits and use cases

Learn the foundational concepts of templates, including syntax and basic usage

Learn about argument deduction, instantiation, explicit template arguments, and default arguments

Explore non-type template parameters, overloading, and the instantiation process for function and class templates

Learn different ways to pass arguments, including by reference and forwarding reference

Stay updated with modern C++ standards, including alias templates, variadic templates, and template lambdas

Requirements

Basic C++ programming knowledge

Description

Welcome to a comprehensive course on Modern C++ Templates! This course is designed to provide a deep understanding of the changes and advancements in C++ template programming from C++11 to C++20. The course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to master modern template techniques.Learn about C++11 alias templates in two detailed lessons, covering how to simplify complex type declarations and enhance code readability. Explore extern templates and understand their role in reducing compilation times.Delve into variadic templates across five lessons, discussing their syntax, usage, and applications. These lessons provide the tools to create flexible and reusable code that can handle an arbitrary number of arguments. Following this, learn about the changes introduced in C++14 and C++17, including the powerful fold expressions and the auto non-type feature, further streamlining template programming.In the C++20 segment, learn about non-type template parameters (NTTP) and how they improve template flexibility. Explore template lambdas in three comprehensive lessons, learning to use them for more concise and expressive code. The course concludes with an exploration of the abbreviated auto feature, simplifying type declarations and improving code clarity.This course not only covers the theoretical aspects of modern C++ templates but also provides practical guidance on how to apply these techniques in real-world scenarios. It demonstrates the usage of using templates with examples from the standard library & other C++ libraries. Utilized templates to write more efficient, maintainable, and expressive code. By the end of this course, gain a thorough understanding of modern C++ template features and be able to apply them effectively in projects.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Slide Deck

Lecture 2 Why Templates - I

Lecture 3 Why Templates - II

Lecture 4 Templates Introduction

Section 2: Function Templates

Lecture 5 Source Code

Lecture 6 Undecorate Names Batch File

Lecture 7 Function Templates

Lecture 8 Template Argument Deduction & Instantiation

Lecture 9 Explicit Template Arguments

Lecture 10 Default Template Arguments

Lecture 11 Argument Conversions

Lecture 12 Templates With Specifiers

Lecture 13 Non-Type Template Parameters

Lecture 14 Overloading Function Templates

Lecture 15 Explicit Specialization

Lecture 16 Overloading Revisited

Lecture 17 Template instantiation

Lecture 18 Explicit Instantiation Basics

Lecture 19 Explicit Instantiation Usage - I

Lecture 20 Explicit Instantiation Usage - II

Lecture 21 extern Templates

Lecture 22 Static Variables In Function Templates

Section 3: Class Templates

Lecture 23 Source Code

Lecture 24 Introduction to Class Templates

Lecture 25 Class Template Example - I

Lecture 26 Class Template Example - II

Lecture 27 Class Template Example - III

Lecture 28 Class Template Argument Deduction

Lecture 29 Class Template Instantiation

Lecture 30 extern Class Templates

Lecture 31 Static Members

Lecture 32 Explicit Specialization Of Member Functions

Lecture 33 Explicit Specialization of Class Templates - I

Lecture 34 Explicit Specialization of Class Templates - II

Lecture 35 Explicit Specialization of Class Templates - III

Lecture 36 Non-Type Template Arguments

Lecture 37 Partial Specialization - I

Lecture 38 Partial Specialization - II

Lecture 39 Partial Specialization - III

Lecture 40 Parameter Types - I

Lecture 41 Parameter Types - II

Lecture 42 Forwarding References

Section 4: Template Changes In C++11

Lecture 43 Source Code

Lecture 44 Modern C++ Changes Overview

Lecture 45 Right Angle Bracket

Lecture 46 Type Definitions

Lecture 47 Type Alias & Alias Template

Lecture 48 extern Templates

Lecture 49 Variadic Templates Example

Lecture 50 sizeof… Operator

Lecture 51 Variadic Classes

Lecture 52 Variadic Templates Applications

Section 5: Template Changes in C++14/17

Lecture 53 Source Code

Lecture 54 C++14 - Variable Template & Generic Lambda

Lecture 55 Compile-time if

Lecture 56 Fold Expressions

Lecture 57 auto Type Placeholder

Section 6: Template Changes in C++20

Lecture 58 Source Code

Lecture 59 Non-Type Template Parameters

Lecture 60 Template Parameters In Lambda Expressions - I

Lecture 61 Template Parameters In Lambda Expressions - II

Lecture 62 Template Parameters In Lambda Expressions - III

Lecture 63 Abbreviated auto

Lecture 64 BONUS LECTURE

C++ programmers looking to deepen their understanding of template programming,Students aiming to grasp the intricacies of templates as part of their coursework,Coders proficient in other languages who wish to transition to or strengthen their expertise in C++ by mastering templates,C++ professionals who design and implement complex systems and require in-depth knowledge of template-based design patterns and optimizations