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Takes on C++

Guidelines for modern C++ usage, including style, idioms, and version-specific practices

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I have abstracted my coding philosophy into a post that covers my philosophy for hardware, software, and coding as these tend to be language independant frameworks.

C++ Style Guide

A comprehensive guide to writing clean and efficient C++ code.

Interactive Code Examples

Below is an example of a simple algorithm implemented in C++.

Proper Formatting

The code above follows key C++ formatting guidelines:

  • Consistent indentation (2 or 4 spaces)
  • Proper spacing around operators
  • Clear function and variable names
  • Appropriate comments for complex logic
1// Example function in C++ 2int add(int a, int b) { 3return a + b; 4} 5

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Cited as:

Yotam, Kris. (Jun 2025). Takes on C++. krisyotam.com. https://krisyotam.com/notes/manuals-of-style/takes-on-cpp

Or

@article{yotam2025takes-on-cpp,
  title   = "Takes on C++",
  author  = "Yotam, Kris",
  journal = "krisyotam.com",
  year    = "2025",
  month   = "Jun",
  url     = "https://krisyotam.com/notes/manuals-of-style/takes-on-cpp"
}