Back to Basics: Debugging and Testing in C++ Software Development

Learn essential debugging and testing techniques for C++ software development in this comprehensive conference talk from CppCon 2024. Master fundamental software engineering skills needed to identify and fix bugs, implement effective testing strategies, and prevent regression issues in your codebase. Discover practical tools and examples demonstrating how debugging and testing work together to improve software quality, especially as projects scale and evolve. Gain confidence in moving beyond simple compilation checks through hands-on demonstrations and concrete examples suitable for developers new to systematic debugging practices. Follow along as industry experts Greg Law, co-founder and CEO of Undo, and Mike Shah, teaching faculty specializing in computer systems, share their extensive experience in building reliable C++ applications.