Publisher's Synopsis
Unlock the full potential of modern C++ and build high-performance, responsive, and scalable applications with Asynchronous Programming with C++: Building Responsive and Scalable Systems with Modern Concurrency Tools. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the evolving landscape of C++ concurrency and asynchronous design, equipping developers with the knowledge and tools needed to master real-world software challenges.
From threading fundamentals and the C++ memory model to advanced features like coroutines, futures, promises, and task-based design, this book walks you through everything you need to create non-blocking, event-driven, and highly concurrent systems. You'll explore essential libraries like std:: thread, std:: async, and std:: atomic, as well as powerful frameworks such as Boost.Asio, RxCpp, and Folly Futures. Designed for professional developers, system architects, and performance-minded engineers, this book balances practical examples with deep technical insights. Whether you're building desktop applications, servers, or real-time systems, you'll learn how to identify performance bottlenecks, implement scalable thread pools, manage async I/O, and architect reactive systems with confidence. Key Topics Include: Modern C++11-C++23 concurrency features Threads, mutexes, and atomic operations Futures, promises, and std:: async C++20 coroutines and custom awaitables Event loops, message queues, and state machines Asynchronous I/O and non-blocking sockets Task scheduling, thread pools, and work stealing Reactive programming and stream processing Designing robust, fault-tolerant, and scalable systems Whether you're upgrading legacy systems or architecting new software from the ground up, Asynchronous Programming with C++ is your definitive guide to writing fast, responsive, and maintainable concurrent applications
