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

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

Learning Roadmap

17 Lessons2 Quizzes3 Challenges

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

Certificate of Completion

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Developed by MAANG Engineers

ABOUT THIS COURSE

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bartłomiej Filipek

I'm a passionate software developer with more than 14 years of professional experience. I share coding stories at my blog (cppstories.com), I write mostly about C++. In my spare time, I love assembling Lego with my son :) I live in Cracow/Poland.

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