Here's a refined and structured outline of advanced C++ concepts ideal for a Master’s-level program.
Let
me know if you'd like this formatted into a .docx document.
---
📘 Concepts of C++ Programming for Master’s Program
1. Advanced Object-Oriented Programming & Design
Deep dive into inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, abstract classes, interfaces, multiple
inheritance and virtual dispatch .
2. Modern C++ Features
Smart pointers (unique_ptr, shared_ptr), move semantics, R-value references, perfect forwarding, and
lambda expressions .
C++11–C++20/23 features such as constexpr, structured bindings, concepts, std::span, mdspan .
3. Templates & Generic Programming
Function and class templates, template specialization, SFINAE, type traits, policy-based design (Loki),
and metaprogramming .
4. Standard Library & STL Mastery
Containers, iterators, algorithms, adaptors, functional objects, and standard utilities .
5. Memory & Resource Management
RAII, memory models, custom allocators, memory pools, smart pointer internals, and avoiding common
pitfalls .
6. Exception Safety & Error Handling
Exception specifications, guarantee levels, custom exception classes, and unwinding strategies .
7. Concurrency & Parallelism
Threading: std::thread, mutexes, condition variables; async tasks; thread safety; high-performance
features like OpenMP/MPI .
8. I/O & File Systems
Stream I/O, binary file operations, memory-mapped files, serialization, and fstream intricacies .
9. Advanced Language Mechanics
Operator overloading, name resolution, namespaces, RTTI, variants, preprocessor macros, constexpr,
concepts .
10. Software Design & Patterns
SOLID principles, structural and behavioral design patterns (factory, singleton), best practices, idioms,
and anti-patterns .
11. Debugging, Testing & Tooling
Using GDB, sanitizers, static analyzers, unit testing frameworks, build tools (CMake, Make), CI
integration.
12. Performance Optimization
Profiling techniques, inlining, cache optimization, bit manipulation, low-level tuning, JIT (e.g., ClangJIT) .
---
Suggested Curriculum & Format
Module Topics Covered
OOP & Modern C++ Sections 1–2
Templates & Library Sections 3–4
Memory & Resource Sections 5–6
Concurrency & I/O Sections 7–8
Advanced Mechanics Sections 9–10
Tools & Optimization Sections 11–12
Each module should include lectures, hands-on assignments, and a capstone project—such as building a
memory-safe, multi-threaded service using modern C++ features.
---
Would you like me to generate this as a .docx syllabus with headings and structure? Or add detailed
lecture notes, code snippets, and sample labs?