Overview
Explore the lack of dependency management in C++ through this insightful conference talk from C++Now 2015. Delve into the state of the art, existing solutions, potential problems, and future implications for the language. Compare C++ with other programming languages that have dependency managers, and understand why this crucial development tool is missing. Examine the technological, language, and build system factors contributing to this issue. Investigate the challenges of cross-platform development and various distribution methods, including Debian and Python. Gain valuable insights into the complexities of implementing dependency management in C++ and its potential impact on the language's future.
Syllabus
Intro
Other programming languages
Dependency managers
Why do we need something else
Technology
Language
Build system
Its not enough
Crossplatform
Distributions
Debian
Python
Python kalam
Taught by
CppNow