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Boost.Text - Fixing std::string, and Adding Unicode to Standard C++ - Part 1

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Overview

Explore a comprehensive conference talk from CppNow 2018 that delves into the proposed Boost.Text library, addressing the design flaws of std::string and introducing Unicode support to Standard C++. Learn about the library's interoperating types and algorithms, which aim to fix issues such as std::string's fat interface, inefficiency for editing long character sequences, and lack of text encoding support. Discover how Boost.Text provides a consistent and modern approach to string handling, with an additional layer of full Unicode support for users who require it. Gain insights from Zach Laine, an experienced C++ developer, as he presents this library intended for eventual standardization. Access presentation slides, PDFs, and source code from the CppNow website to further enhance your understanding of this potential game-changing addition to the C++ ecosystem.

Syllabus

C++Now 2018: Z. Laine “Boost.Text: Fixing std::string, and Adding Unicode to Standard C++ (part 1)”

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