Software Architecture with C++: Designing Robust C++ Systems with Modern Architectural Practices

by Andrey Gavrilin, Adrian Ostrowski, Piotr Gaczkowski

Architect high-quality C++ applications using modern features and patterns, with expanded coverage of observability and cloud-native tooling, plus new content on monadic design techniques for modular C++ development.

Key FeaturesArchitect high-performance C++ systems using C++20 and beyondBuild, test, and secure production-ready systems by applying solid design principlesManage, package, and deploy cloud-native applications using CMake, Conan, and CI/CDBook DescriptionDesigning scalable and maintainable software with C++ requires more than language expertise—it demands architectural thinking and an ability to deliver systems in dynamic environments. This practical guide equips you with the architectural skills needed to design and build robust, distributed software systems using modern C++.

Starting with fundamental architectural principles and design philosophies, the book walks readers through practical approaches to designing and deploying reliable systems. This edition includes significant updates and new chapters on observability, package management, and C++ modules address real-world software challenges. Readers will explore software decomposition strategies, design and system patterns, fault tolerance, API management, and testability—all applied with C++.

Additionally, the book covers modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native design, microservices, and modular development, helping developers navigate today's fast-evolving software landscape. With updated examples and a renewed emphasis on maintainable and observable architectures, this edition equips C++ professionals to architect modern, production-grade systems. By the end of this book, you will be able to design, build, test, and deploy enterprise-grade software solutions using modern C++ and proven architectural techniques.

What you will learnApply architectural fundamentals to design scalable C++ systemsUse modern C++ features to create maintainable and secure applicationsImplement architectural and system design patternsDesign testable code and automate quality checks via CI/CD pipelinesManage dependencies and build systems using CMake and ConanExplore microservices, containers, and cloud-native practices in C++Improve observability with logging, tracing, and monitoring toolsBuild secure, fault-tolerant, and high-performance production-grade softwareWho this book is forThis book is intended for experienced C++ developers and software engineers aiming to expand their architectural knowledge, lead software projects, or build scalable systems. It assumes readers are comfortable with modern C++ (C++11 onwards) and familiar with basic design principles and patterns.

Table of ContentsImportance of Software Architecture and Principles of Great DesignArchitectural StylesFunctional and Nonfunctional RequirementsArchitectural and System DesignLeveraging C++ Language FeaturesDesign Patterns and C++Building and Packaging Package ManagementThe Future of C++ Code Using Modules Writing Testable Code ObservabilityContinuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Security in Code and DeploymentPerformanceArchitecture of Distributed SystemsInte

Kindle Edition

Expected publication December 9, 2025