DevOps for C++ Developers: CI/CD, Containerization, and Orchestration

Traditionally, C++ is associated with low-level development, monolithic applications, and long build cycles. However, the modern industry requires C++ projects to have the flexibility and speed characteristic of web services. The book "DevOps for C++ Developers" bridges this gap by offering a systematic approach to implementing DevOps practices in the C++ ecosystem.

The author, Alexey Kuznetsov, is an engineer with 15 years of experience in developing high-load systems in C++, sharing proven automation techniques. You will learn how to turn the process from writing code to its operation into a predictable and manageable pipeline.

Who is this book for?

• C++ developers who want to reduce build and testing time.
• DevOps engineers facing the specifics of compiled languages.
• Team leads and architects implementing modern software delivery practices.
• Students who want to understand how industrial C++ development works.

What will you learn from the book?

• Build Automation: from Makefile and CMake to modern build systems (Bazel, Meson). Configuring caching and incremental builds.
• CI/CD for C++: creating pipelines in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins. Parallel builds for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
• Containerization: optimizing Docker images for C++ (multi-stage builds, size reduction, working with system dependencies).
• Orchestration and Testing: running integration tests in Kubernetes, managing environments, using sidecars for monitoring.
• Monitoring and Logging: integration with Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack. Collecting performance metrics directly from C++ code.
• Dependency Management: working with Conan, vcpkg, and C++20 modules. Supply chain security.

Why is this book important?

C++ remains one of the most performant languages, but its tool ecosystem often lags behind modern DevOps standards. This book doesn't just describe tools — it teaches you to think infrastructurally without sacrificing performance and reliability. You will learn to deploy low-latency applications, handle ABI compatibility during updates, and build pipelines that work with legacy code.

Each chapter contains practical examples, ready-to-use scripts, and configuration templates. After reading, you will be able to set up a complete delivery cycle for a C++ application from scratch — from commit to production.

The book will be useful both for developers already familiar with DevOps and for those just starting their journey in automation. All examples are adapted for modern compiler versions (GCC, Clang, MSVC) and are compatible with C++17/20.

Join the community of engineers building fast and reliable systems in C++ using the best DevOps practices!