The Power of C++ Templates with mp-units: Lessons Learned and New Library Design - 2023

Explore the power of C++ templates and the evolution of the mp-units library in this conference talk from C++ on Sea 2023. Delve into Modern C++ features, including C++20 concepts and non-type template parameters, as Mateusz Pusz, the library's author, shares insights on dimensional analysis and quantity manipulation. Learn about the challenges faced in the initial design, the drawbacks of user-defined literals, and the introduction of the Downcasting Facility. Discover how the new library design addresses additional requirements and potential C++ language features that could enhance similar libraries. Gain valuable knowledge from Pusz's extensive experience in C++ development, including his contributions to the ISO C++ Committee.