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Mastering C++ Multithreading
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Mastering C++ Multithreading

by Maya Posch
July 2017
Intermediate to advanced
244 pages
6h 33m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Discover how to unlock the full potential of multithreading in C++ with 'Mastering C++ Multithreading'. This book provides a practical and in-depth guide to writing efficient, concurrent applications. By exploring topics ranging from atomic operations to GPGPU-based processing, you will gain the knowledge and skills to design and optimize powerful multithreaded software.

What this Book will help me do

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of multithreading and concurrency and how they are implemented at the hardware and OS level.
  • Master synchronization techniques like mutexes and spin-locks to safely manage data sharing between threads.
  • Debug and optimize multithreaded applications in C++ using tools such as Memcheck, CacheGrind, and Helgrind.
  • Leverage atomic operations to enhance your code's performance and reliability.
  • Implement practical applications for distributed computing and GPGPU technology using multithreading in C++.

Author(s)

Maya Posch, an acclaimed software engineer with years of expertise in C++ and multithreaded programming, masterfully breaks down complex topics into understandable insights. With a passion for concurrency and efficient software development, her educational approach makes advanced techniques accessible. Her focus on real-world applications ensures this guide is both practical and impactful.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for C++ developers with a foundational understanding of the language who want to advance their skills in multithreading and concurrent programming. If you're currently developing applications in C++, have some exposure to multithreading concepts, and seek to tackle more complex computational problems efficiently, this book is a perfect fit. With its step-by-step tutorials and advanced topics, it caters to professionals aiming to deepen their technical expertise.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781787121706