ACCU Conference Courses

Testing C++ Templates: Investigating Tests for C++ Templates Using Adversarial Methods

Explore structured approaches for testing C++ templates, addressing uncertainties in template libraries. Learn techniques to improve test quality metrics and overcome coverage challenges in template programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Think Parallel - Changing Mindsets for Parallel Programming in C++

Explore parallelism in C++ through four algorithms, uncovering key principles and implementation strategies to shift your mindset towards parallel thinking in modern programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Data Abstraction Talk

Explore data abstraction's impact on code design, information hiding, and software architecture across programming paradigms. Learn to balance visibility and encapsulation for better dependency management and API evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Enhancing Safety in C++ Code With Modern C++ Quantities and Units Library - ACCU 2024

Explore how modern C++ quantities and units library enhances code safety, addressing engineering mishaps and improving project robustness through practical examples and potential language extensions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reducing C++ Compilation Times Through Good Design

Learn strategies to significantly reduce C++ compilation times, enhancing CI/CD efficiency and developer productivity through improved design practices and profiling techniques.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Strategies to Cope With Conflicting Design Patterns in C++ Development Teams

Explore social aspects of C++ development, offering tools and strategies to address conflicting design patterns and strong opinions in complex codebases using behavior science insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Code Red: Navigating the Minefield of Security Programming Blunders

Explore infamous security breaches, learn from programming mishaps, and gain practical strategies to enhance cybersecurity in this dynamic session on secure coding practices.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Immutable Data Structures in C++

Explore immutable data structures in C++, their benefits for thread safety and code reasoning, and modern techniques to overcome performance challenges in multithreaded environments.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

C++ Linkers and the One Definition Rule

Unpack the functionality of C++ linkers, explore the One Definition Rule, and improve understanding of linking and loading processes for Windows and Linux programs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scripting and Automation - When to Automate Manual Tasks

Explore the value and costs of automating manual tasks in programming, considering factors beyond time saved to make informed decisions on when scripting is truly beneficial.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Boost Your C/C++ Developer's Debugging Powers with GDB

Enhance C/C++ debugging skills with GDB. Learn advanced techniques like breakpoints, watchpoints, exception traps, and time-travel debugging to gain deeper control over code execution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

File IO - Past, Present and Future

Explore 40 years of file I/O evolution in game programming, covering fundamentals, optimization techniques, and future standard improvements for enhanced system performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

C++ Exceptions Reduce Firmware Code Size - ACCU 2024

Explore how C++ exceptions can reduce firmware code size and improve performance in embedded systems, challenging conventional wisdom on error handling in resource-constrained environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What's Eating My RAM? - Memory Utilization in C++

Explore efficient memory management in C++, learn to identify and resolve memory issues, and discover tools for profiling and analyzing applications to optimize resource usage.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating Better Computer Systems by Focusing on Sustainability

Explore practices to increase sustainability in software development, focusing on simple changes to create better, more environmentally-friendly products while improving system performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video