Refactoring a Console C++ RPG: From Raw Pointers to Robust Design

This article walks through modernizing a simple C++ console RPG game. The original implementation, commonly found in beginner tutorials, had several issues: manual memory management, weak input validation, a rogue class with a non-functional dodge ability, and verbose conditional logic for character classes. We'll address each flaw step by step ...

Posted on Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:31:45 +0000 by visualed