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Clean Up Function Syntax Mess with decltype

The funky syntax of a function's return type isn't just unreadable in many cases—it's also a common source of maintenance problems. However, with the new decltype operator your functions will look much cleaner and easier to maintain.

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(02/14/08)

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Sutter Speaks: A Conversation with the Concurrency Whisperer

Multi- and many-core chips are entering the mainstream—and one of the first software development authorities to take note was C++ expert Herb Sutter. Thanks to his practical insights, a new generation may grok concurrency sooner than previously thought possible. Herb Sutter took time recently to speak with Go Parallel about the multi-core chip revolution and how it's affecting software developers. Read More.
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(12/13/07)

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(11/08/07)

If your apps use complex arithmetic, there's no need to reinvent the wheel. The standard <complex> library is an intuitive, portable, and efficient solution.

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(10/11/07)

Knowing exactly which typecasting operation is required for a given task and familiarity with the little known techniques that automate type conversions is essential--even in state-of-the-art C++ projects.

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