Efficient C++: Performance Programming Techniques

by Dov Bulka, David Mayhew

Far too many programmers and software designers consider efficient C++ to be an oxymoron. They regard C++ as inherently slow and inappropriate for performance-critical applications. Consequently, C++ has had little success penetrating domains such as networking, operating system kernels, device drivers, and others.



Efficient C++ explodes that myth. Written by two authors with first-hand experience wringing the last ounce of performance from commercial C++ applications, this book demonstrates the potential of C++ to produce highly efficient programs. The book reveals practical, everyday object-oriented design principles and C++ coding techniques that can yield large performance improvements. It points out common pitfalls in both design and code that generate hidden operating costs.



This book focuses on combining C++'s power and flexibility with high performance and scalability, resulting in the best of both worlds. Specific topics include temporary objects, memory management, templates, inheritance, virtual functions, inlining, reference-counting, STL, and much more.



With this book, you will have a valuable compendium of the best performance techniques at your fingertips.

Genres: Programming, Computer Science, Computers

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 1999

Reviews

[Michał F · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little bit too informally written but it does it job - outlines many aspects of performance one needs to look after while writing in C++. Good for novices in the performance area or for people that need to broaden their perspectives in the topic. If you often need to fix performance bugs, this book is for you.

[Marcos Santamaria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very old good one.

[Lionel Liu · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explains the efficiency issues related to C++ programming language from a very basic level. It is very easy to read. I recommend this book to all C++ beginners.

[Paul Russell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit dated now, but still a lot of good relevant stuff in here, some of which is applicable beyond the realm of C++ programming.