C++ Development Tools: Past, Present and Future

Explore the evolution and future of C++ development tools in this closing keynote conference talk delivered by Marshall Clow, former tech lead for libc++ and Library Working Group chair of the C++ standards committee. Gain insights into how C++ developers have historically created and adapted tools to overcome limitations and improve software development processes. Discover the significant advancement in C++ tooling over the past decade and contemplate potential future innovations in development tools. Learn from Clow's 40+ years of programming experience and 20+ years of open source contributions as he examines the relationship between developers and their tools, highlighting how these instruments both enable new possibilities and present constraints in software development. Understand the impact of modern C++ tools on development practices and consider thought-provoking predictions about the next generation of development tools that will shape the future of C++ programming.