Backward Compatibility in Software Development with C++

Overview

In this course, you will learn the art of extending software functionalities without disrupting the existing system or breaking backward compatibility. This course is ideal for software developers seeking to expand their expertise in maintaining project stability, compatibility, and performance, while effectively adding new features.

Syllabus

Unit 1: Backward Compatibility and Versioning in C++

Enhancing Weather System with Versioned Summaries
Enhancing Warehouse Inventory System with Versioned Product Addition
Enhancing Logger Class for Severity Levels
Logging Utility Enhancement for Multiple Formats

Unit 2: Function Overloading in C++ for Backward Compatibility

Enhancing TaskManager with Urgency Feature in C++
Enhancing BeverageCreator with Function Overloading
Enhancing Financial Report with Comparative Analysis
Enhancing Logging Functionality with Metadata and Tags
Function Overloading in a Mathematics Library

Unit 3: Polymorphism in C++ for Backward Compatibility

Introducing Support for .wav Files in a MediaPlayer through Polymorphism
Enhancing Marketplace Product with Promotions in C++
Enhancing Alarm Clock Functionality with Polymorphism
Enhance MediaLibrary with Polymorphic Support for Multiple Media Types

Unit 4: Design Patterns in C++: Facade and Adapter for Backward Compatibility

Creating a Unified Payment Processing Interface using the Facade Pattern in C++
Implementing a Notification System with Adapter Pattern in C++
Smart Home Facade for Device Management
Applying Image Filters using Adapter Pattern in C++

Unit 5: Enhancing Backward Compatibility in C++ with Function Overloading and Design Patterns

Enhancing Logger Functionality with Files and Timestamped Output
Extending Weather Application with Adapter Pattern
Enhancing ConfigParser Class in C++ with Type-Sensitive Parsing
Enhancing NotificationService with Polymorphism for Multi-Type Notification Support