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Hand-written tutorials, ordered as a recommended learning path.

1. 21 Classes Design C++ classes with constructors, destructors, member initializer lists, and the Rule of Three and Five to manage resources safely. 5 min read →
2. 22 Control flow Master C++ control flow with if-else, for and range-for loops, while, do-while, switch, and the modern init-statement syntax for conditions. 5 min read →
3. 23 Install C++ Set up a modern C++ toolchain on macOS, Linux, or Windows, then compile and run your first program with g++ or clang++ from the command line. 4 min read →
4. 24 Functions Write C++ functions that pass data correctly: by value, by reference, by const reference, with overloading, default arguments, and clear ownership. 5 min read →
5. 25 Modern C++ Tour the modern C++ features that pay back every day: auto, range-for, structured bindings, if-init, std::optional, and string_view. 5 min read →
6. 26 Pointers Learn C++ pointers, the stack vs the heap, new and delete, nullptr, pointer arithmetic, and why modern C++ pushes you toward smart pointers. 6 min read →
7. 27 Smart pointers Use unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and weak_ptr to model ownership in modern C++ without manual new and delete or memory leaks. 5 min read →
8. 28 STL containers Pick the right C++ STL container for the job: vector, deque, list, map, set, unordered_map, and unordered_set with their complexity guarantees. 5 min read →
9. 29 Templates Learn C++ templates from scratch: function templates, class templates, type deduction, specialization, and how the compiler stamps out concrete code. 5 min read →
10. 30 Types Understand C++ fundamental types, fixed-width integers, floating point, char, bool, const, and how initialization actually works in modern C++. 5 min read →