Modern C++ Programming: A Comprehensive One-Month Journey

Prerequisites:

• Extensive experience in programming.
• Good understanding of basic and intermediate concepts in C++.

Week 1: Advanced C++ Concepts and Techniques

Goal: Deepen understanding of advanced C++ topics and learn about modern techniques.

1. Advanced C++ Concepts - Goal: Understand advanced C++ concepts

   • Primary Resource: Effective Modern C++ by Scott Meyers (Book).
   • Alternative Resources: More Effective C++ by Scott Meyers (Book), "Mastering the C++17 STL" by Arthur O'Dwyer.
   • Supplementary Exercise: Implement the concepts learned by developing small programs.
   • Evaluation: Self-assessment based on the understanding and implementation of the concepts.
   • Time Management: Aim for 2 hours of study per day.

2. C++ Techniques - Goal: Learn about modern programming techniques in C++

   • Primary Resource: C++ Templates: The Complete Guide by David Vandevoorde, Nicolai M. Josuttis, and Douglas Gregor (Book).
   • Alternative Resource: Discovering Modern C++: An Intensive Course for Scientists, Engineers, and Programmers by Peter Gottschling.
   • Evaluation: Self-assessment based on the understanding and implementation of the techniques.
   • Time Management: Aim for another 2 hours of study per day.

Week 2: Mastering Standard Template Library (STL) and Boost Libraries

Goal: Gain deeper understanding of the STL and Boost Libraries in C++.

1. Standard Template Library - Goal: Master the use of STL

   • Primary Resource: The C++ Standard Library: A Tutorial and Reference by Nicolai M. Josuttis (Book).
   • Alternative Resource: C++17 STL Cookbook by Jacek Galowicz.
   • Evaluation: Self-assessment based on the understanding and implementation of STL.
   • Time Management: Dedicate 2 hours of study per day.

2. Boost Libraries - Goal: Understand and implement Boost Libraries

   • Primary Resource: Beyond the C++ Standard Library: An Introduction to Boost by Björn Karlsson (Book).
   • Alternative Resource: The Boost C++ Libraries by Boris Schäling.
   • Evaluation: Self-assessment based on the understanding and implementation of Boost Libraries.
   • Time Management: Spend another 2 hours of study per day.

Week 3: High-Performance C++ and Parallel Programming

Goal: Learn about optimizing C++ code and parallel programming.

1. High-Performance C++ - Goal: Write high-performance C++ code

   • Primary Resource: Optimized C++ by Kurt Guntheroth (Book).
   • Alternative Resource: C++ High Performance by Viktor Sehr, Björn Andrist.
   • Evaluation: Self-assessment based on the understanding and ability to write optimized code.
   • Time Management: Aim for 2 hours of study per day.

2. Parallel Programming - Goal: Understand parallel programming in C++

   • Primary Resource: Pro TBB: C++ Parallel Programming with Threading Building Blocks by Michael Voss, Rafael Asenjo (Book).
   • Alternative Resource: "Parallel and Concurrent Programming in C++ Part 1" on Coursera.
   • Evaluation: Self-assessment based on the understanding and implementation of parallel programming.
   • Time Management: Allocate another 2 hours of study per day.

Week 4: Modern C++ Project and Community Engagement

Goal: Apply modern C++ skills in a real-world project and engage with the C++ programming community.

1. Project - Goal: Implement a real-world project using modern C++

   • Resource: Choose a project that allows you to apply the advanced C++ concepts, techniques, and libraries you've learned. Examples could be a complex data processing task, a game engine, or a machine learning algorithm.
   • Evaluation: Project review by peers or mentors.
   • Time Management: Spend at least 4 hours a day on the project.

2. Community Engagement - Goal: Connect with the larger C++ programming community

   • Resource: StackOverflow, C++ forums, LinkedIn Groups, Reddit threads.
   • Supplementary Resource: Participate in C++ webinars, meetups, and follow leading personalities on Twitter. This will help you network with professionals and stay updated about industry developments.
   • Evaluation: Regular participation in discussions, problem-solving.
   • Time Management: Aim to spend at least 1 hour per day engaging with the community.

This one-month plan focuses on advanced topics in modern C++ for high-level programmers, and while there are time estimates provided, they may vary depending on individual learning speeds. The goal is to provide an intensive dive into modern C++ programming, and engagement with the programming community for exchange of knowledge and experiences.