C++ Safety is one of the most important conversations happening in software right now. From industry leaders to government agencies, including recent guidance coming from the U.S. government, there is a renewed call to strengthen memory safety and reduce classes of bugs that have historically plagued C and C++ projects.
But here is the reality: C++ remains one of the most critical languages in the…
For decades, C++ has powered the world’s most critical systems—from banking infrastructure and trading platforms to game engines, aerospace software, and embedded devices. Its unmatched performance and control make it the tool of choice when efficiency matters most.
But…
How Visual Assist Supercharges Your C++ Development in Visual Studio
September 22, 2025
Introduction
C++ is one of the most powerful and complex programming languages in the world—but that power often comes at a cost. If you’re building in Visual Studio, you’ve likely felt the friction: endless scrolling through files, sluggish navigation, fragile…
Why Readable C++ Code Outlives Clever Shortcuts: The Key to Maintaining Legacy Systems
September 3, 2025
You’ve just inherited a decade-old C++ codebase.
There are no comments. Variable names look like x1, t, and ptr. The logic is buried in nested ternary operators, overloaded macros, and a forest of compact tricks that might’ve impressed someone once—but now? It’s your headache. And every tweak feels like navigating a minefield.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
In the world of…
C++ coroutines let you write high-performance async code that pauses and resumes naturally, eliminating the complexity of traditional multitasking approaches.
C++ coroutines make this possible by letting you pause and resume functions naturally, almost like hitting pause…
Quick Answer: While C++ isn’t strictly required for Unreal Engine development thanks to Blueprint visual scripting, learning it unlocks advanced capabilities and significantly expands your development options. For beginners, you can start with Blueprints and gradually…
How to get a job as a game developer in 2025 – Part 2: Insider advice from a studio game director
June 25, 2025
Last time, we shared some general tips about what skills and tools you need to get a job as a game developer in 2025. However, the game development industry is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field. It’s characterized by technological advancements and continuous innovation, and as we find in this article, subjected to external factors such as financial and industrial pressures.
If you want an…
Functional programming is influencing everything—even C++.
Pattern matching is a clean and expressive way to check a value against a given structure or pattern. Pattern matching provides developers with a compact way to define their search criteria and specify actions for…
For many, game development isn’t just a career—it’s a dream job. In 2025, that dream still holds strong, even as the industry navigates shifting trends. While the gaming market remains massive, it’s important to note that it has experienced some contraction since…
If you’re a developer working in Visual Studio, chances are you’ve hit a few bumps in the road—slow load times, clunky navigation, unreliable IntelliSense, and the occasional “Where did that file go?” moment. These common pain points can quickly add up, dragging down your productivity and turning routine coding tasks into frustrating time sinks.
Many developers accept these…
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