Fortransformers - A Field Study

Explore the challenges and solutions of translating Fortran libraries to C++ in this conference talk from C++Now 2018. Learn about the process of developing a custom translation tool and adapting expression template libraries to maintain Fortran-like array operations. Discover how to preserve runtime performance while minimizing changes to the original Fortran code. Gain insights into evaluating translation tools, modernizing the Blitz++ library, and comparing the performance of C++ implementations to their Fortran counterparts. Delve into code examples and practical strategies for bridging the gap between Fortran and modern C++ programming paradigms.