ACCU Conference Courses

Heterogeneous Programming in C++ Today

Explore the evolving landscape of heterogeneous parallelism in C++, including standards, specifications, and future applications in IoT, self-driving cars, and machine learning.

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

Diversity and Inclusivity in Tech

Explore diversity and inclusivity in tech with Gen Ashley, focusing on her work in the women in tech space in London and beyond. Gain insights from a leading advocate for gender equality in technology.

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

Procedural Programming - It’s Back? It Never Went Away

Explore procedural programming's enduring relevance, its influence on language design, and its relationship with functional and OO paradigms in modern software development.

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

Nothing Is Better Than Copy or Move

Explore C++ move semantics, copy elision, and temporary materialization through practical examples, focusing on efficient object creation and optimization techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Software Development - Learning to Walk Again

Explore foundational aspects of software development through analogies, comparing mountainous paths to unit testing, scope creep, and CI pipelines. Emphasizes deliberate practice and improvement over speed.

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

Tales of C, the 6502 and the BBC - With Added Python

Explore the journey of creating a C compiler for the BBC Micro using Python, delving into 80s computing, assembly language, and modern programming techniques.

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

Zero-Allocation & No Type Erasure Futures

Explore composable futures without dynamic allocation and type erasure in C++. Learn design, implementation, and benchmarking of an experimental future library using C++17 features.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Kotlin - Native – Embracing Existing Ecosystems

Explore Kotlin/Native's potential for native app development, focusing on its interoperability with existing platforms and advantages over C in terms of conciseness and readability.

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

Three Years of Rust - A Look Around

Comprehensive overview of Rust's evolution, features, and industry adoption. Explores current capabilities, future developments, and changes since its inception.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Linux User - Kernel ABI - The Realities of How C and C++ Programs Really Talk to the OS

Explore the intricacies of Linux system calls, signal handlers, pthreads, and ptrace. Gain insights into low-level interactions between C/C++ programs and the operating system for advanced debugging and optimization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Simplicity - Not Just for Beginners

Explore techniques for writing simpler, more efficient C++ code, focusing on naming conventions, function length, and modern language features to improve readability and performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Class Template Argument Deduction in C++17

Comprehensive introduction to Class Template Argument Deduction in C++17, covering usage, benefits, pitfalls, and language rules for cleaner, shorter code in both standard library and custom classes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

C++ Templates Revised

Explore modern C++ templates, discussing new features, style recommendations, and practical implications for application programmers in generic programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Creating an Incremental Architecture for Your System

Learn to create flexible software architecture incrementally, balancing upfront design with adaptability. Discover techniques for evolving system design as requirements change, focusing on key qualities and delaying non-critical decisions.

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

C++ Modules and Large-Scale Development

Explore C++ modules' impact on program architecture, code organization, and large-scale development, covering migration strategies and design principles for improved software structure.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk