Most C++ books teach the language — but not how to build real applications.
This book closes that gap.
Instead of focusing only on syntax, it shows how modern C++ development actually works in practice: project structure, build systems, testing, architecture, tooling, and workflows used in real companies.
Written by a former BMW engineer who has interviewed dozens of C++ developers, this book reveals what the industry really expects from a C++ engineer — and how to get there step by step.
Through a complete, end-to-end example project, you’ll learn how to:
- set up a professional C++ application from scratch
- use Git and CMake effectively
- organize your code into clean, testable modules
- apply architecture and design patterns
- build and run unit tests
- integrate CI/CD and modern development workflows
If you’ve ever learned C++ but felt unsure how to build a real application, this book will guide you through the entire process—from the first commit to a fully working, tested, modular project.
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