Regular Types: From Stepanov to C++ Concepts

Explore the concept of Regular Types in C++ programming through this comprehensive conference talk by Victor Ciura at ACCU 2024. Delve into the historical context of Regular Types, tracing their origins from Alexander Stepanov's STL design principles to modern C++ concepts. Understand the importance of Regular Types in everyday programming and library design, and how they relate to STL constructs. Learn about the properties and requirements of Regular Types, their impact on data structures and algorithms, and their role in creating intuitive and well-constrained code. Examine the challenges posed by STL vocabulary types like string_view, span, and optional. Discover common pitfalls and receive guidance on implementing Regular Types effectively. Gain insights into improving code design, enhancing type safety, and optimizing function prototypes for better usability and predictability in C++ programming.