Andreas Fertig

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Best performance of a C++ singleton In my Januray post, I focused on implementing a singleton correctly. This time I want to add performance into the mix and show you the...

In my latest blog post, "Best performance of a C++ singleton," you'll learn about how to control the performance of a singleton.

https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/03/best-performance-of-a-cpp-singleton/

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Book about C++ Template

Have you ever wondered how to use templates when programming C++? Stop guessing and get your copy of tips and tricks to help you write clean code.

Paper: https://amazon.com/dp/3949323074
E-book: https://fertig.to/btmpl

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LLVM 22.1.0 is out! This release was handled by new Release Manager Cullen Rhodes who I have had the privilege to mentor through this process. He did a fantastic job. Go checkout the release notes: discourse.llvm.org/t/llvm-22-1-...

Great to see that the show is back.👍

Fellow nerds! 🤓 Want to help me play test my new Programming Puzzles Game website? programmingpuzzles.fun It's the companion site to my Programming Puzzles for Everyone book.

Have fun and report any issues.

C++ Insights - Episode 71: C++23: multidimensional operator[]

C++ Insights - Episode 71: C++23: multidimensional operator[]

In this episode, you'll learn about the change to the operator[] in C++23.

https://youtu.be/_wIj799nLOc

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CppCon 2025 recording of my talk "Back to Basics: static, inline, const, and constexpr" is available C++ comes with a whole toolbox of keywords you can apply to types and functions. You think it's straightforward? My experience says otherwise.

The recording of my talk "Back to Basics: static, inline, const, and constexpr" at @CppCon is available: https://youtu.be/hLakx0KYiR0

https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/02/cppcon-2025-recording-of-my-talk-back-to-basics-static-inline-const-and-constexpr-is-available/

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Thank you! I added coroutines to the list.

C++ Weekly - Ep 520 - The Time GCC Broke Chrome ☟☟ Awesome T-Shirts! Sponsors! Books! ☟☟ C++ Best Practices - NDC Toronto - May 5,6 - https://ndctoronto.com/workshops/c-best-practices/fce45061e333 A cross-platform IDE for C and C++, CLion is…

Ep 520 - The Time GCC Broke Chrome
youtu.be/atEP9wbuaL0

Your C++ Insights Topics

You might have seen that, I'm producing the C++ Insights YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@andreas_fertig. There, I aim to explain various C++ elements, using https://cppinsights.io. This is where you come in. What is it that you want me to dive in for you?

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Back to Basics: static, inline, const, and constexpr - Andreas Fertig - CppCon 2025

We have published a new CppCon 2025 video

Back to Basics: static, inline, const, and constexpr – Andreas Fertig – CppCon 2025

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Something you should know about structured bindings Today's post is partially about C++ Insights and a lesson learned. Last week Dawid Pilarski opened issue #381 for C++ Insights. There h...

Today I share my lesson learned when it comes to structured bindings and a custom get in my post, "Something you should know about structured bindings"

https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2021/03/something-you-should-know-about-structured-bindings/

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Back to Basics: static, inline, const, and constexpr - Andreas Fertig - CppCon 2025

We have published a new CppCon 2025 video

Back to Basics: static, inline, const, and constexpr – Andreas Fertig – CppCon 2025

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NDC Toronto 2026 | Conference for Software Developers NDC Toronto 2026 is a 4-Day Event for Software Developers, 5-8 May at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto.

Hey! If you are attending ndctoronto.com in early May 2026, I'll be hosting the «Generic Programming: from Strange to Normal» class. It's a fun class where we start from almost nothing and get to the point where generic code is just code :)

The Reset trick My last month's post, Singleton done right in C++, has triggered plenty of comments. I expected a few, but not that much. So thank you...

In my latest blog post, "The Reset trick," you'll learn why I used to make the copy- and move-operations private and default last time.

https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/02/the-reset-trick/

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Join my C++ coroutines self-study course

Why struggle with complex asynchronous code when coroutines can simplify it all? My self-study course breaks down everything you need to know—in just three hours of video content. Learn now, apply tomorrow!

https://fertig.to/slcoro

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Efficiently passing a std::source_location object In this episode, I'll answer a question from a viewer about how to efficiently pass a std::source_location object.

C++ Insights - Episode 70: Efficiently passing a std::source_location object

In this episode, I'll answer a question from a viewer about how to efficiently pass a std::source_location object.

The blog post I mention in the video is: andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/01...

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Check out the C++ Insights YouTube channel

Did you know about the C++ Insights YouTube channel?

https://youtube.com/@andreas_fertig

You get a new video there every third Wednesday of the month.

The next video goes out in less than 24 hours!

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Book about C++ Templates

Wouldn't it be great to write easy-to-read code that your compiler loves?

Templates help you to generate clean code. Discover essential tips and tricks on how to use them in my latest book:

Paper: https://amazon.com/dp/…
E-book: https://fertig.to/btmp…

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Efficient C++: The hidden compile-time cost of auto return types In today's post, I would like to dive into writing efficient C++ code. As you probably know, one post will not cover this entire topic....

Check out my post, "Efficient C++: The hidden compile-time cost of auto return types," you'll learn how to optimize compile times for your C++ code.

https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2025/09/efficient-cpp-the-hidden-compile-time-cost-of-auto-return-types/

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Singleton done right in C++ In today's post, I like to touch on a controversial topic: singletons. While I think it is best to have a codebase without singletons,...

In my latest blog post, "Singleton done right in C++," you'll learn how to implement a singleton correctly, if you have to.

https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/01/singleton-done-right-in-cpp/

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Join my Mastering C++ Templates self-study course

Templates: Powerful, but a pain to master. Cryptic errors, complex syntax, endless Googling. Sound familiar? Let’s change that. Join my self-study course and finally tame C++ templates!

https://fertig.to/sltmpl

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Embedded Friendly C++: Features That Make a Difference - Andreas Fertig - Meeting C++ 2025 YouTube video by Meeting Cpp

Embedded Friendly C++: Features That Make a Difference - Andreas Fertig - Meeting C++ 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo7L...
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Sign up for a C++ course plus 1:1 coaching bundle

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Enrollment for my C++17/20 course + 1:1 coaching closes tonight.
If you want to start 2026 writing cleaner, more reliable C++ and finally feel confident with modern features—this is your moment.
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Imagine starting the new year writing cleaner, faster, more reliable C++ code.
With my self-paced course + 1:1 live coaching, that’s exactly what you’ll achieve.
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C++ Insights - Episode 69: = default and uniform initialization - Best Practice Explained

C++ Insights - Episode 69: = default and uniform initialization - Best Practice Explained

In this episode, you'll learn a best practice using =default and uniform initialization.

https://youtu.be/gDKKZb4qASE

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static, inline, or an unnamed namespace what's the difference Today's post teaches the difference between a function declared static, inline, or in an unnamed namespace. "What of these should I use...

Check out my post, "static, inline, or an unnamed namespace what's the difference" I teach you the difference between a function declared `static`, `inline`, or in an unnamed namespace and what to use in modern C++.

https://andreasfertig.…

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