Hello World from Scratch

Explore the inner workings of a C++ Hello World program from the ground up in this comprehensive ACCU 2019 conference talk. Delve into the journey of source code from textual representation to processor execution, demystifying the complex tools and processes involved in translating and running C++. Learn about compilation stages, linkers, static and shared libraries, object file loading, and operating system interactions. Gain insights from Microsoft's C++ Developer Advocate Simon Brand and experienced C++ developer Peter Bindels as they break down the fundamentals of C++ programming and encourage its use in various domains, including OS development, embedded systems, and server-side applications.