Case for a Standardized Package Description Format for External C++ Libraries

Explore a comprehensive conference talk on the need for a standardized package description format for external C++ libraries. Delve into the challenges of consuming third-party libraries, the impact of build times on C++ development, and the historical context of build system solutions. Examine the limitations of existing tools like Pkg-Config and Libtool, and discuss the potential for isolating implementation details of build systems. Investigate the role of C++ modules in this landscape and consider the properties a package definition format should possess to achieve isolation between build systems and package managers. Gain insights from Luis Caro Campos, an Electronics and Computer Engineer, on enabling software development at scale and addressing the problems faced by the C++ community.