In C++, a constructor is a special function that must be invoked when an object is created. Its objective is to initialize a new object to a valid state before any processing occurs using the object.

Using member initializers offers more control over what constructors do, and helps eliminate unnecessary default initialization. In C++, a constructor is a special class member function that provides ...

In part 4 of this series on the C++ Core Guidelines, Kate Gregory reminds you of an oddity in C++ when it comes to initializing member variables, and shows you a best practice that will make sure this ...

C++ does things differently than C# or Visual Basic, especially when it comes to class construction. Take this tour to learn about the differences. C++ has typical idioms and conventions that are ...