Overview
Explore the evolution of C++ templates in this comprehensive ACCU 2018 conference talk by Nicolai Josuttis. Delve into the significant changes brought by Modern C++ to generic programming and their implications for application developers. Learn about new features, style recommendations, and usability considerations discussed during the creation of the second edition of "C++ Templates - The Complete Guide." Cover topics such as type trades, autotypes, return types, StringView, template overloading, fold expressions, string template parameters, auto template parameters, lambdas, function objects, deduction guides, and aggregates. Gain insights into the practical applications of these concepts, including an exploration of prime numbers, and understand how these advancements shape the landscape of C++ programming.
Syllabus
Introduction
Type trades
Autotypes
Return Types
StringView
StringView Problems
Return Type Auto
Template Overload
Fold Expressions
String Template Parameters
Auto Template Parameters
DecoType Auto
Lambdas
Function Objects
Templates
lambda
function object
deduction guides
aggregates
Context
Prime Numbers
Taught by
ACCU Conference