Part 2. Transitional C++

A significant aspect of transitional C++ is the persistence of C-influenced idioms. While these habits were once nearly indispensable, introducing modern C++ features has rendered them obsolete. Many of these habits are carried into current work, introducing potential inefficiencies and pitfalls to contemporary development. By identifying and replacing these outdated practices with modern alternatives, developers can clean up their code bases and leverage the full capabilities of C++, enhancing both code clarity and effectiveness.

While the legacy of C and early C++ programming still lingers in many code bases, these design choices and paradigms no longer align with best practices. These once-best-in-class approaches need reassessment in light of new techniques and language features. Transitioning from C and early C++ to modern practices involves refactoring code to adhere to current standards resulting in improved maintainability, readability, and efficiency. This modernization effort ensures applications meet today’s expectations and performance standards and remain adaptable to future advancements.