Generic Programming in C++ - A Real-World Example

Explore the design and implementation of hex/unhex functions for the Boost.Algorithm library in this conference talk from C++Now 2012. Follow along as Marshall Clow walks through the process of creating these algorithms, starting from a request on the Boost mailing list. Discover the surprising number of interesting design decisions made during development, despite the apparent simplicity of the functions. Gain insights into generic programming techniques in C++ and learn how real-world library features are conceived, designed, and implemented.