Building Consensus for C++ Usage at Bloomberg - Introducing Naming Conventions

Explore a 21-minute conference talk from ACCU 2024 that delves into Bloomberg's ongoing efforts to establish consensus among thousands of engineers on C++ usage. Learn about the process of introducing naming conventions for a massive C++ codebase spanning over 40,000 packages and hundreds of millions of lines of code. Discover the challenges faced in balancing the needs of hundreds of teams, including early mistakes and ultimate successes. Gain insights on applying these lessons to introduce C++ rules in your own organization. Understand the value of journalism skills in approaching engineering questions, emphasizing the importance of seeking all perspectives, listening to critics, and persistent questioning. Follow the journey of outreach efforts across various application and infrastructure teams, addressing different needs and coding styles. Explore the implementation of automatic validation and the subsequent responsibilities of training and rule adjustment. Benefit from the speaker's unique background in journalism and her role in creating community consensus among developers as part of Bloomberg's Code Governance Solutions team.