std::function: Past, Present, and Future - Meeting C++ 2022

Explore the evolution, applications, and future of std::function in this comprehensive conference talk from Meeting C++ 2022. Delve into the historical context that led to the development of std::function, its practical uses, and associated requirements. Examine potential drawbacks and alternative approaches. Gain insights into the observer pattern and traditional callback systems utilizing function pointers. Discover existing libraries and vendor-specific compiler extensions related to functions. Access additional resources, including GitHub code examples and presentation slides, to further enhance your understanding of this crucial C++ feature.