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Hands-on Mastery in C++

Don't just write legacy code. Master modern C++20/23, RAII deterministic memory management, zero-cost abstractions, template metaprogramming, high-throughput multithreading, and autonomous AI tool calling with your dedicated in-course C++ AI Agent coach.

12 Modules • 5 Production Projects
12 Modules
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What You Will Learn

Master compilation pipelines, stack vs heap layout, pointer arithmetic, and CPU cache line locality.
Eliminate memory leaks and dangling pointers completely using RAII and smart pointer ownership semantics.
Write expressive, zero-cost generic abstractions using C++20 Concepts, constraints, and template specialization.
Architect high-throughput multithreaded systems using std::jthread, mutexes, lock guards, condition variables, and atomics.
Profile, detect, and fix data races, memory leaks, and undefined behavior using AddressSanitizer and ThreadSanitizer.
Design extensible object-oriented architectures with virtual destructors, interfaces, and safe composition.
Leverage modern C++20/23 features including std::span, std::string_view, std::format, and structured bindings.
Implement non-blocking and lock-free algorithmic patterns using std::atomic and sequential consistency.
Build an autonomous C++ tool execution and JSON reflection engine capable of low-latency AI tool calling.
Complete 5 production portfolio projects and pass the Module 12 Capstone Challenge evaluated by the C++ AI Agent.

Curriculum & Weekly Roadmap

12 Structured Modules

Module 1 — C++ Platform Architecture, Memory Layout & Toolchains

  • C++ Compilation Model: Preprocessor, Compiler, Linker & Binaries
  • Stack vs Heap Memory Layout, Pointers & Dereferencing
  • Primitive Types, Size Modifiers & Safe Initialization

Module 2 — Functions, Value Categories, References & Move Semantics

  • Pass-by-Value, Pass-by-Const-Reference & Return Value Optimization
  • Lvalues, Rvalues, Xvalues & Rvalue References (T&&)
  • Move Constructors, Move Assignment Operators & std::move

Module 3 — Deterministic Resource Management (RAII) & Lifecycles

  • The RAII Idiom: Resource Acquisition Is Initialization
  • Destructors as Deterministic Resource Cleaners
  • Hands-on Project 1: CLI Scientific Calculator & Expression Parser

Module 4 — Modern Smart Pointers & Ownership Semantics

  • std::unique_ptr: Exclusive Ownership & Custom Deleters
  • std::shared_ptr & std::weak_ptr: Shared Ownership & Cyclic Reference Prevention
  • Reassessing Raw Pointers: Non-Owning Observers vs Modern Alternatives

Module 5 — Object-Oriented C++: Classes, Encapsulation & Inheritance

  • Classes, Structs, Access Specifiers & Rule of Zero/Three/Five
  • Inheritance, Virtual Functions & Dynamic Polymorphism (vptr/vtable)
  • Pure Virtual Functions, Abstract Interfaces & Slicing Prevention

Module 6 — The Standard Template Library (STL): Containers & Iterators

  • Sequence Containers: std::vector, std::array, std::deque & Memory Overhead
  • Associative & Unordered Containers: std::map, std::unordered_map & Hash Invalidation
  • Hands-on Project 2: High-Performance Text Analytics Engine

Module 7 — Generic Programming: Templates, Concepts & Metaprogramming

  • Function & Class Templates: Deduction, Specialization & Instantiation
  • C++20 Concepts & Constraints: Type Requirements (requires-clauses)
  • Compile-Time Metaprogramming: constexpr, consteval & type_traits

Module 8 — Modern Error Handling, Exceptions & Robust Design

  • Exception Guarantees: Basic, Strong & Nothrow (noexcept)
  • Modern Alternatives: std::optional, std::expected (C++23) & std::error_code
  • Hands-on Project 3: RAII-Compliant Student & Course Management System

Module 9 — Modern C++ Utilities: Strings, Views, I/O & Formatting

  • std::string vs std::string_view: Eliminating Unnecessary Allocations
  • Modern Type-Safe Formatting with std::format (C++20)
  • Streams & File I/O: std::ifstream, std::ofstream & Binary Serialization

Module 10 — Multithreading, Concurrency & Modern Atomics

  • std::jthread, RAII Thread Management & Cooperative Cancellation
  • Thread Synchronization: std::mutex, std::scoped_lock & std::condition_variable
  • Atomic Operations, std::atomic & Memory Ordering Models (acquire-release)

Module 11 — Memory Allocators, Optimization & Performance Profiling

  • Custom Allocators & std::pmr (Polymorphic Memory Resources)
  • Performance Profiling, Sanitizers (ASan, TSan, Valgrind) & Cache Efficiency
  • Hands-on Project 4: High-Performance In-Memory Key-Value Store

Module 12 — Production Capstone: Autonomous AI Tool Dispatcher in Modern C++20

  • Hands-on Project 5: Multi-Threaded Work-Stealing Task Queue
  • Architecture Blueprinting: High-Throughput Autonomous AI Tool Dispatch Engine
  • Module 12 Capstone Challenge Submission & C++ AI Agent Evaluation

Who This Course Is For

Aspiring Systems Engineers, High-Performance Backend Developers, Embedded & Game Engine Developers, and Technical Builders aiming to master modern C++, low-latency concurrency, and autonomous AI tool dispatch.

Key Skills Developed:

C++20/23 Language Architecture & Memory LayoutFunctions, References, Value Categories & Move SemanticsDeterministic RAII, Destructors & Custom Resource ManagementSmart Pointers (unique_ptr, shared_ptr, weak_ptr) & LifecycleModern OOP, Virtual Tables, Encapsulation & Dynamic DispatchStandard Template Library (STL) Containers, Iterators & AlgorithmsCompile-Time Templates, Concepts & Metaprogramming (SFINAE)Exception Safety Guarantees & Modern Error Handling (std::expected)High-Performance I/O, std::format & Serialization PipelinesMultithreading, std::jthread, Atomics & Memory Ordering ModelsLow-Latency Memory Allocators, Profiling & Sanitizers (ASan/TSan)Autonomous Modern C++ Tool Dispatcher & Engine Capstone

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