ACCU Conference Courses

Monitoring - Turning Noise into Signal

Techniques for effective system monitoring, turning unstructured logs into actionable insights. Learn to separate signal from noise, improve diagnostics, and create self-healing systems for better operational understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Optimising a Small Real-World C++ Application

Hands-on demonstration of optimizing a real-world C++ application using measurement tools to find hotspots, avoid common pitfalls, and improve performance through different algorithms and libraries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Programming with Contracts in C++20

Explore C++20 contracts: enhancing interface clarity, guiding design, and pinpointing bugs. Learn implementation techniques, pitfalls, and best practices for effective contract formulation in programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Here's My Number; Call Me, Maybe - Callbacks in a Multithreaded World

Explore techniques for managing callbacks in multithreaded applications, focusing on clarity, object lifetime management, and preventing dangling references in C++ programming.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Cell as a Computer - Turing Complete and Massively Parallel

Explore biological computing: cells as Turing-complete devices, biocomputers, and parallels between cellular processes and computer components. Gain insights into nature's 4-billion-year-old computing paradigm.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Going Multiplatform with Kotlin

Explore Kotlin's multiplatform capabilities for code reuse across Android and iOS. Learn about Kotlin/Native, coroutines, and efficient architecture for shared core components.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Fighting Git Workflows

Honest case study on transitioning from SVN to Git in a medium-sized team. Explores workflows, challenges, and DevOps considerations for CI/CD pipelines, offering practical insights and workarounds.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Interactive C++ - Meet Jupyter - Cling

Explore interactive C++ using Jupyter and Cling. Learn prototyping techniques, interface guidance, and powerful combinations for data science and exploratory programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Taming Dynamic Memory - An Introduction to Custom Allocators

Explore custom allocators for improved performance and reliability in C++. Learn pooling, monotonic allocation, alignment challenges, and integrating popular allocator implementations in modern codebases.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

It's DNS, Jim, but Not as We Know It

Explore recent DNS advancements, including privacy features like DoT and DoH, and their impact on developers and systems. Learn about the latest technologies and navigating DNS RFCs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Jai Programming Language and What Can We Learn From It

Explore Jai, a new programming language for game developers, its key features, and potential impact on C++ development in this insightful ACCU conference talk.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The State of Package Management in C++

Explore C++ package management tools, challenges, and best practices for software reusability. Learn about Conan, VCPKG, and strategies to overcome current limitations in the ecosystem.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Implementing Physical Units Library for C++

Explore challenges and solutions in designing a Physical Units Library for C++, leveraging C++20 features for improved usability, maintainability, and extensibility.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

It's People! Code is Made Out of People!

Explore the human aspect of coding, focusing on interactions with team members, clients, and future developers. Learn to navigate people-centric challenges in software development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Monotron - A 1980s Style Home Computer Written in Rust

Explore building a retro-style computer using Rust, covering VGA output, PS/2 keyboard input, audio generation, and embedded systems challenges on modern hardware.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk