Pointers confuse a lot of C++ developers, especially early on. Many people learn Java or Python first, where memory feels invisible and safe. Then C++ shows you addresses, lifetimes, and crashes, and it feels unnecessary.
You have seen this question on Reddit and Stack Overflow many times. Why are pointers used in C++ when they seem to break things so easily? The honest answer is that pointers are…
“Nobody Will Read This Code” (Until You Have to)
January 28, 2026
When we code, we like shortcuts. We use keystrokes that combine two or more actions. We like it when we can do two things at once. It feels productive (and maybe because most of the time it is.)
However, there are cases where we need to avoid shortcuts. In the realm of…
Building High-Performance AI/ML Pipelines with C++ and CUDA
December 30, 2025
AI and ML workloads are now pushing hardware to its limits. Models get larger every month, and real-time inference demands keep shrinking latency budgets. Teams building real products need pipelines that squeeze every ounce of performance from the GPU.
This is why C++ CUDA…
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…
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