C++20 for Lazy Programmers

Ready to learn programming with less effort and more fun? Then do it the lazy way! C++20 for Lazy Programmers uses humor and fun to make you actually willing to read and eager to do the projects as you master the popular and powerful C++ language. Along the way it includes many features from the new C++20 standard, such as ranges, spans, format strings, the "spaceship" operator, and concepts (template parameter requirements), and provides brief introductions to modules and coroutines.With this unique method, you'll stretch your abilities with a variety of projects, including your own C++ arcade game. You'll construct your own classes, templates, and abstract data types. After reading and using this book you'll be ready to build real-world C++ applications and game projects on your own. What You Will Learn: The brand-new C++20 standard Programming graphics and games with the SDL library, using SSDL, the "Simple SDL" wrapper library How to use the most common C++ compilers -- Visual Studio for Windows, and g++ (with Unix or MinGW) -- and their associated debuggers "Anti-bugging" for easy fixes to common problems Sound practices for becoming a productive programmer How to make your own big projects, including a C++-based arcade game The built-in Standard Template Library (STL) functions and classes for easy and efficient programming Powerful data types including strings, stacks, vectors, and linked lists -- not by reading about them but by building them -- preparing you further for a career in programming Who This Book Is For All who are new to C++, either self-learners or students in college-level courses. von Briggs, Will