Teaching Modern C++: Is It a Job or a Mission? - Lecture

Explore effective strategies for teaching modern C++ in this conference talk from Meeting C++ 2023. Delve into the application of the Pareto 80/20 principle to C++ education, focusing on selecting the most impactful 20% of topics to enable students to write 80% of application-level code within a few months. Learn from 25 years of experience teaching C++ to electrical engineering students, covering key aspects such as choosing essential topics, avoiding common pitfalls, learning from mistakes, and progressing towards professionalism. Gain insights into the ISO C++ SG20 Education Group's work on Guidelines for Teaching C++. Understand the importance of effective C++ education in shaping the future of the language and software reliability. Ideal for academic teachers, group leaders, and software engineers interested in developing robust C++ teaching methods.