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TLDR

A Chinese-language C++ learning guide with runnable code examples covering syntax, standard library internals, concurrency, design patterns, and compiler mechanics.

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    Learning Topics
      Basic Syntax
      Standard Library
      Concurrency
      Design Patterns
    Code Examples
      Runnable Examples
      Exercises
      Explanations
    Skill Levels
      Practical Skills
      Advanced Internals
      Interview Prep
    Technical Depth
      Memory Layout
      Virtual Functions
      STL Containers
      Algorithms
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Prepare for C++ technical interviews by studying internals and design patterns with working code examples.

USE CASE 2

Understand how STL containers and algorithms work under the hood, not just how to use them.

USE CASE 3

Learn concurrency and multithreading concepts like threads, mutexes, and atomic operations with practical examples.

USE CASE 4

Master C++ idioms and memory management by studying compiler mechanics and object layout.

What is it built with?

C++C++ Standard Library

How does it compare?

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Stars43,10344,32644,710
LanguageC++C++C++
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity3/52/54/5
Audiencedevelopergeneraldeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
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In plain English

CPlusPlusThings is a Chinese-language C++ learning repository that covers the language from basic syntax through advanced internals. It is structured as a self-study curriculum with runnable code examples, explanations, and exercises organized into progressive topics. The content spans several learning levels. The practical skills section covers day-to-day C++ features that working developers encounter. A dedicated section analyzes the C++ standard library internals including the STL containers, algorithms, and iterators, going beyond how to use them to explain how they are implemented. The repository also covers concurrency and multithreading, including threads, mutexes, condition variables, and atomic operations. Design patterns are implemented in C++ with explanations of when and why to apply each one. Compiler-specific topics such as object memory layout and the vtable mechanism for virtual functions are included as well. You would use this repository if you are a Chinese-speaking developer who wants to go deeper into C++ than a typical introductory course covers. It is particularly well-suited to engineers preparing for C++ technical interviews, developers coming from other languages who want to understand C++ idioms from first principles, or intermediate C++ programmers who want to understand the standard library implementation rather than just its interface. All code examples are written in C++ and the explanatory text is in Chinese. The project does not depend on external libraries beyond the C++ standard library, making it straightforward to compile and run the examples locally.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to use the examples in this C++ learning repo to understand STL container implementation.
Prompt 2
I'm preparing for a C++ interview, which sections of this repo should I focus on for concurrency and design patterns?
Prompt 3
How do I compile and run the code examples from this C++ repository locally?
Prompt 4
Explain the virtual function and vtable mechanism using the examples from this C++ internals guide.
Prompt 5
I know Python but want to learn C++ idioms, which topics in this repo should I start with?

Frequently asked questions

What is cplusplusthings?

A Chinese-language C++ learning guide with runnable code examples covering syntax, standard library internals, concurrency, design patterns, and compiler mechanics.

What language is cplusplusthings written in?

Mainly C++. The stack also includes C++, C++ Standard Library.

What license does cplusplusthings use?

License could not be detected automatically. Check the repository's LICENSE file before use.

How hard is cplusplusthings to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is cplusplusthings for?

Mainly developer.

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