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.

Helpful tools

• Source Trail - get quick overview of an unfamiliar codebase (like Mudlet, if you're just joining here)

Good reading

• catchchallenger wiki - C++, QString benchmarks.
• Effective Qt, Meeting C++ 2015 - tips for modern Qt regarding range-based for, QStrings, and the heap.
• How lambda's can improve your Qt code
• https://github.com/AnthonyCalandra/modern-cpp-features/blob/master/README.md - modern C++ features
• https://marcmutz.wordpress.com/effective-qt/containers/ - Qt's vs standard C++ containers.
• http://theory.stanford.edu/~amitp/GameProgramming/ - A* tips and tricks.
• https://www.reddit.com/r/cpp/comments/7kurp6/recommended_c_tools_for_linux_profiler_static/ - useful C++ tools that can run on Linux.

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.