Relevant Developer Tutorials

C++

Mudlet uses modern C++11 for the core functionality of the application.

For programming newbies:

• C++ - covers everything C++ basics to advanced.

For experienced programmers:

• Pointers - the core basics of C++. While you can by without needing to know the details, you'll find it really, really useful if you do.
• C++11 - know how to make your life easier with modern C++11.

Random reading:

• catchchallenger wiki - C++, QString benchmarks.
• Effective Qt, Meeting C++ 2015 - tips for modern Qt regarding range-based for, QStrings, and the heap.

Random tips and tricks

Determine what auto resolves to with:

 template <typename T> struct watzattype;
 void TriggerUnit::doCleanup()
 {
     for(auto & trigger : mCleanupList)
     {
         watzattype<decltype(trigger)>{};

Compiler will error and tell you the type, TTrigger*& in this example.