C++'er

A form of C++er — One who uses the C++ programming language.

Meanings

nounC++'er (plural C++'ers)

plural C++'ers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of C++er.

    Beginning C++’ers can use this subset to get familiar with the basics of the language, while avoiding the frustrations common to anyone leaping into full C++ programming without appropriate preparation.

    1995, Gregory Satir, Doug Brown, C++: The Core Language, O’Reilly & Associates, Inc., →ISBN, page xiii
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    I cannot deny that technology played a role in the previous scenario. Smalltalk as a programming language and environment, particularly with the Refactoring Browser, is a fabulous place to make changes. The Gemstone/S database likewise encourages continual change. Objects tend to isolate change as a way of organizing logic, preventing infinite ripple effects. / THE FRIGHTENING IMPLICATION We’ll get to your question, “What about us C++’ers?” in a moment.

    1999 May, Kent Beck, “Extreme Programming: Flatten the change-cost curve by using XP in project planning and testing”, in C++ Report: The International Authority on C++ Development, volume 11, number 5, New York, N.Y.: SIGS Publications Group Inc., →ISSN, page 28, columns 1–2

    We promised you that we would talk about the relative merits of virtual (a C++ concept) and final (a Java concept). To do that, we have to assume some knowledge of C++. So, let’s reverse the pattern and talk about the straight Java facts so we can let the non-C++ folks move on while we go a little deeper with you C++’ers.

    2005, Carl Albing, Michael Schwarz, Java Application Development on Linux, Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference, →ISBN, pages 94–95
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