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This course aims to teach learners how to efficiently transfer data between diverse types in C++ by utilizing type erasure techniques. The course covers historical and recent development trends in type erasure solutions such as boost::variant, boost::any, boost::type_erasure, Facebook folly::dynamic, and Poco::Dynamic. Participants will explore the design, capabilities, pros and cons of each solution, along with performance benchmark comparisons. The teaching method involves enumerating, exploring, and comparing various C++ type erasure solutions. This course is intended for C++ programmers looking to enhance their skills in handling dynamic data and overcoming the static nature of the C++ language.
