How to Start a Modern C++ Project

Overview

Learn how to kickstart a modern C++ project in this comprehensive conference talk from Meeting C++ 2023. Explore essential tools, best practices, and workflows for efficient C++ development. Discover popular IDEs, code analysis tools, build systems, and package managers that streamline the development process. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates creating a new C++ project from scratch, incorporating tools like CMake, Conan, and vcpkg. Gain insights into project structure, version control, continuous integration, and writing clean, maintainable code. Whether you're a seasoned C++ developer or just starting out, this talk provides valuable knowledge to enhance your C++ project setup and management skills.

Syllabus

Introduction
My journey
Differences
Learnings
Motivation
Creating a modern C project
Is it a modern C project
FMT Library
What did we learn
Build Tool
Cake Presets
Cake Naming
Project Structure
Cake Setup
Version Control
Package Manager
Integration with Cake
CI
Writing code
Cine
Conclusion