Extending Clang-Tidy in the Present and in the Future

Explore the latest advancements in Clang tooling and learn how to create custom refactoring tools for large C++ codebases in this comprehensive conference talk from ACCU 2019. Discover how Clang has revolutionized C++ tooling, enabling source-to-source transformations for modernization, improved readability, and adherence to C++ Core Guidelines. Delve into the challenges of learning Clang APIs and bridging the conceptual gap between developer understanding and the exact structure of C++ code. Gain insights into using clang-query for exploring the Clang AST and learn about recent and future features in Clang tooling. Uncover valuable tips, tricks, and potential pitfalls encountered while developing quality refactoring tools. See how mechanical refactoring in large codebases can be simplified with the right tools and techniques. Presented by Stephen Kelly, an experienced contributor to KDE, CMake, Qt, and Clang Tooling APIs, this talk offers invaluable knowledge for C++ developers looking to enhance their refactoring capabilities.