How I Made A C++ Library

Ever wonder what it's like to make a C++ library? I just went through the process, and here are some of the things that I learned :)

My links: https://linktr.ee/bucephalus_studios

/*** Chapters ***/ 00:00 Intro 02:01 Original library design 03:00 Feedback on original design 04:27 Change 1: Use a namespace instead of a class 05:25 Change 2: Use pass by reference where appropriate 07:13 Change 3: Choose a C++ standard and optimize the code for it 08:31 Change 4: Add a testing program 11:59 Change 5: Add a benchmarking program 13:36 Change 6: Document the code as well as use a documentation generator 16:32 Change 7: Add a .clang-format file 18:29 Change 8: Choose a license 19:28 Feedback after changes

/***** My Library (stevensStringLib) *****/

Check out my C++ String Library here: https://github.com/Bucephalus-Studios/stevensStringLib

Julien Jorge’s review of my library: https://julien.jorge.st/posts/en/so-you-asked-for-feedback-stevensstringlib/

Reddit posts of my library: 1.https://www.reddit.com/r/cpp/comments/18hlkgd/working_on_an_easytouse_c_string_library/

2.https://www.reddit.com/r/cpp/comments/19546t1/i_took_your_advice_and_now_im_back_with_my/

/***** Tutorials, documentation, and resources for making your own library *****/

Documentation for each version of C++: https://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp

— Testing with Google Test — Google Test Github Repository: https://github.com/google/googletest How to test your code with Google Test: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_dsdStdDXbo-zApdWB5XiF2aWpsqzV55 Google Test Documentation: https://google.github.io/googletest/ How to build your Google Test executable with CMake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp1ifh9TuFI

— Benchmarking with Google Benchmark — Google Benchmark Github Repository: https://github.com/google/benchmark How to benchmark your code with Google Benchmark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VKR8u9odrA Google Benchmark Documentation: https://google.github.io/benchmark/user_guide.html

— Generate documentation with Doxygen — Doxygen Install: https://www.doxygen.nl/download.html How to use Doxygen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnnKzkNTo4w&lc=Ugwp4RtnvNNfZMSdN0Z4AaABAg

— Clang-Format —- Download of Clang-Format Editor (detect your code’s format and creates a .clang-format file): https://www.clangpowertools.com/clang-format-editor.html

— Licenses — Which license is right for you?: https://choosealicense.com/

/***** Advent of Code *****/ Advent of Code: https://adventofcode.com/ My AoC 2024 submissions: https://github.com/jeffstevens98/adventOfCode2023

/***** Assets used for video *****/

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Pass by reference graphic: https://pediaa.com/what-is-the-difference-between-pass-by-value-and-pass-by-reference/

Integral data types graphic: https://www.slideserve.com/ivi/integral-data-types-in-c

String_view graphic: https://hackingcpp.com/cpp/std/sequence_views.html

CMake Diagram: https://logins.github.io/programming/2020/05/17/CMakeInVisualStudio.html

Javadoc comments graphic: https://www.slideserve.com/jenna/cse-331

Cursed code example: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fzjh4ruvqf0d61.jpg

Clang Format Detector Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaU3VsDOJM ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp5Og3Myr9Q