Overview
Explore a conference talk that compares and contrasts the Boost and Qt C++ libraries, focusing on potential lessons Boost could learn from Qt. Delve into topics such as coding style, events, marketing, and the relationship with C++ standards. Gain insights from Jens Weller, founder of Meeting C++, as he shares his extensive experience with both libraries and reflects on their strengths and weaknesses. Discover how these two influential C++ communities could benefit from each other's approaches, and consider the future direction of C++ development.
Syllabus
Intro
What boost could learn from Qt
Introduction
Lets get started!
Expectations
Survey on usage...
History & Background
Coding style
Events & Marketing
Boost pro?
Boils down to...
Code written...
Copy a Directory
The new Standards
boost & new standards
monolithic boost
The elephant...
What Qt should learn
boost should learn
Umbrella to the Standard
C++ Standardization
Quo vadis, C++?
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