It's time to send the pendulum back the other way, says long-time programmer and author Cameron Laird. Object orientation is a good thing — but only when used in moderation.

Constructors in C++11 still do what they’ve always done: initialize an object. However, two new features, namely delegating constructors and class member initializers, make constructors simpler, easier to maintain, and generally more efficient. Learn how to combine these new features in your C++ classes.