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Refactoring with C++

Refactoring with C++

By : Dmitry Danilov
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Refactoring with C++

Refactoring with C++

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By: Dmitry Danilov

Overview of this book

Despite the prevalence of higher-level languages, C++ is still running the world, from bare-metal embedded systems to distributed cloud-native systems. C++ is on the frontline whenever there is a need for a performance-sensitive tool supporting complex data structures. The language has been actively evolving for the last two decades. This book is a comprehensive guide that shows you how to implement SOLID principles and refactor legacy code using the modern features and approaches of C++, the standard library, Boost library collection, and Guidelines Support Library by Microsoft. The book begins by describing the essential elements of writing clean code and discussing object-oriented programming in C++. You’ll explore the design principles of software testing with examples of using popular unit testing frameworks such as Google Test. The book also guides you through applying automated tools for static and dynamic code analysis using Clang Tools. By the end of this book, you’ll be proficient in applying industry-approved coding practices to design clean, sustainable, and readable real-world C++ code.
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In this chapter, we explored the critical role of naming programming. We recognized that good, consistent naming practices elevate the readability and maintainability of code, while also aiding in its self-documentation.

We pondered over the balance between using long descriptive names and shorter names supplemented by comments, understanding that both have their place in different contexts. The use of domain-specific language in naming was recommended for clarity, while “magic numbers” were cautioned against due to their opacity.

The influence of a variable’s scope and lifetime on its naming was also discussed, emphasizing the need for more descriptive names for those variables with larger scopes and longer lifetimes.

The chapter wrapped up by stressing the value of adhering to a coding convention for naming, which instills consistency across the code base, thereby streamlining the code reading and comprehension process.

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