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.

Embedded C developers shy away from C++ out of concern for performance. The class construct is one of their main concerns. My previous article Code Craft – Embedding C++: Classes explored whether ...

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 ...