C++ Dev, AMA

[Iearning]

I've done a ton of C++ development (kernel and user) for lots of things. Ask me anything.

 

I generally focus on reverse engineering (so I also have some asm experience) and vulnerability research if that gives you any question ideas.

[CodeNova]

4 minutes ago, Iearning said:

I've done a ton of C++ development (kernel and user) for lots of things. Ask me anything.

how do you handle multi-threading under windows?

Is there a working ncurses library for windows?

how do you feel about the boost library?

whats your preferred ide?

I'll bug you with more question as they come.

[Iearning]

6 minutes ago, CodeNova said:

how do you handle multi-threading under windows?

Is there a working ncurses library for windows?

how do you feel about the boost library?

whats your preferred ide?

I'll bug you with more question as they come.

1. It really depends on the project. Generally, for smaller projects that I do myself, CreateThread using a threadproc works fine. std::thread (a wrapper for CreateThread afaik) is a bit finicky, but also works if I'm testing something specific. For the bigger projects, it's generally done by whoever's in charge with creating the base tiered-framework; not my job

2. I would assume that if it exists, it would not be as-is. I'm unfamiliar with ncurses specifications, so I couldn't tell you if something worked similarly enough.

3. Boost has its uses, and some people swear by it, but any time I find myself needing something from boost, I end up recreating it myself. I've honestly never used boost in a serious setting.

4. Visual Studio 2017 Pro. Works great, no addons except ReSharper C++. Also, (not exactly an IDE) but Notepad++ is great for when I want to edit a file without the launch time of vs.

[Iearning]

18 minutes ago, CodeNova said:

Is there a working ncurses library for windows?

 

You could also make your own ncurses library using win console functionality. From a cursory look at some ncurses functionality, it doesn't look like you can do everything without some elbow grease

 

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/console/console-functions

 

If you aren't interested in making it yourself, I'd look on stack overflow for ncurses alternatives for windows. A real, full port doesn't exist to my knowledge

 

If you absolutely want ncurses, you could try VMWare's app dependencies virtualizer (can't remember the name, I can look it up if you are interested). Functions similarly to Wine on Mac for windows apps.

[CodeNova]

2 minutes ago, Iearning said:

You could also make your own ncurses library using win console functionality. From a cursory look at some ncurses functionality, it doesn't look like you can do everything without some elbow grease 

truthfully I do more embedded development, the windows api confuses the heck out of me.

[Iearning]

2 minutes ago, CodeNova said:

truthfully I do more embedded development, the windows api confuses the heck out of me.

You're missing out on a lot of C++ functionality by focusing on embedded development, but I honestly don't blame you!

 

I can walk you through how I use the API and its documentation if it interests you. I can do a single, complicated example just to make sure all of the bases are covered if you do want me to write up some information.

[CodeNova]

1 minute ago, Iearning said:

You're missing out on a lot of C++ functionality by focusing on embedded development, but I honestly don't blame you!

 

I can walk you through how I use the API and its documentation if it interests you. I can do a single, complicated example just to make sure all of the bases are covered if you do want me to write up some information.

That's very kind of you, but I think ill be ok. I may bounce some ideas off you in the future if your up for some conversation. Welcome to the fourm.

[reniat]

what are you most looking forward to in C++20? (i'm pretty hyped for modules)

[Iearning]

3 hours ago, reniat said:

what are you most looking forward to in C++20? (i'm pretty hyped for modules)

Good question. I’ve followed the standard updates closely for C++11, 14, and 17, but just haven’t gotten around to looking at 20.

 

Im interested to see how the spaceship operator, updated for-ranged, and updated string things (“”_ and string literal template parameters) improve a development workflow.

 

Usually, I try the standards before their release, but I haven’t gotten around to it for 20. I’m pretty satisfied with 17 as it is.

[wasab]

What IDE do you code C++ on?

[Crunchy Dragon]

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