Marcelo Guerra Hahn, With over 18 years of experience in software development and data analysis, Marcelo Guerra Hahn is a seasoned expert in C++, C#, and Azure. As an Engineering Manager at Microsoft C++ Team and former leader of SoundCommerce's engineering team, Marcelo's passion for data and informed decision-making shines through. He shares his knowledge as a lecturer at esteemed institutions like Lake Washington Institute of Technology and University of Washington. Through this book, Marcelo aims to empower readers with advanced C++ techniques, honed by real-world experience, to become proficient programmers and skilled data analysts. Araks Tigranyan is a passionate software engineer at Critical Techworks, with an unwavering love for the world of programming, particularly in C++. Her dedication to crafting efficient and innovative solutions reflects her genuine passion for coding. Committed to excellence and driven by curiosity, Araks continuously explores new technologies, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional work. Beyond programming, Araks finds solace in sports, with football holding a special place in her heart. As an author, Araks aspires to share her profound expertise in C++ and inspire readers to embark on their programming journeys. John Asatryan, the Head of Code Republic Lab at Picsart Academy, seamlessly blends his academic background in International Economic Relations from the Armenian State University of Economics with his ventures in technology and education. Driven by a genuine passion for coding, John's commitment to empowering aspiring developers is evident in his expertise in the field. His unwavering dedication to bridging the gap between education and technology inspires others to pursue their coding dreams. Vardan Grigoryan is a senior backend engineer and C++ developer with more than 9 years of experience. Vardan started his career as a C++ developer and then moved to the world of server-side backend development. While being involved in designing scalable backend architectures, he always tries to incorporate the use of C++ in critical sections that require the fastest execution time. Vardan loves tackling computer systems and program structures on a deeper level. He believes that true excellence in programming can be achieved by means of a detailed analysis of existing solutions and by designing complex systems. Shunguang Wu is a senior professional staff at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and received his PhDs in theoretical physics and electrical engineering from Northwestern University (China) and Wright State University (USA), respectively. He published about 50 reviewed journal papers in the area of nonlinear dynamics, statistical signal processing and computer vision in his early career. His professional C++ experience started with teaching undergraduate courses in the late 1990s. Since then he has been designing and developing lots of R&D and end-user application software using C++ in world-class academic and industrial laboratories. These projects span both the Windows and Linux platforms.

• Table of ContentsBuilding C++ ApplicationsBeyond Object-Oriented ProgrammingUnderstanding C++ TemplatesTemplate MetaprogrammingMemory Management and Smart PointersDigging into Data Structures: STL ContainersAdvanced Data Structures with C++Functional ProgrammingConcurrency and MultithreadingDesigning Concurrent Data StructuresDesigning World-Ready ApplicationsIncorporating Design Patterns in C++ ApplicationsNetworking and SecurityAggregates, Entities & Value ObjectsLarge-Scale C++ Application DesignUnderstanding and Using C++ in Machine Learning TasksUsing C++ in Data ScienceDesigning and Implementing a Data Analysis Framework