ACCU Conference Courses

C++ Modules and Large-Scale Development

Explore C++ modules' impact on program architecture, code organization, and large-scale development. Learn migration strategies and best practices for improved software design and deployment.

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

TLS Cryptography for Programmers

Comprehensive exploration of TLS cryptography, covering secure connections, encryption algorithms, and the intricacies of establishing secure communication between computers and online services.

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

Growing Better Programmers

Explore strategies for developing and retaining talented programmers, broadening the talent pool, and improving the C++ developer community to meet growing industry demands.

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

Better Code - Relationships

Explore effective data and code relationships in C++ programming to build robust applications. Learn from industry expert Sean Parent about modeling connections and avoiding common pitfalls.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

SOLID Revisited - The State of the Matter

Explore the relevance and criticisms of SOLID principles in modern software design. Evaluate their usefulness, potential alternatives, and future directions in this interactive discussion.

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

Naming is Hard: Let's Do Better

Explore strategies for effective naming in C++ programming, enhancing code readability and maintainability. Learn to create meaningful identifiers that convey purpose and improve overall code quality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Practical Applications of Complexity in Software & Digital Products Development

Explore complexity-inspired practices for software and digital product development, focusing on teams, work processes, and organizational structure to enhance agility and adaptability.

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

Retiring the Singleton Pattern - Concrete Suggestions for What to Use Instead

Explore concrete alternatives to the Singleton pattern in large codebases, focusing on dependency injection, wrapper classes, and gradual implementation strategies for improved testability and maintainability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

std::jthread - I Told You Concurrency Is Tricky

Explore the intricacies of C++20's std::jthread, uncovering concurrency challenges and design considerations. Gain insights into implementing robust threading mechanisms with expert guidance.

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

A Tour of Julia

Explore Julia's high-performance capabilities, JIT compilation, and unique features like meta-programming and multiple dispatch. Learn how it combines Python-like productivity with C/C++-level performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Limited Work-in-Progress for Developers

Explore Lean-inspired workflows for minimizing work-in-progress in software development, including change size notifications, auto-revert, TDD, and TCR, demonstrated through live coding of FizzBuzzWoof kata in Kotlin.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

C++ and Linear Algebra

Explore the proposal for adding linear algebra support to C++'s standard library, discussing its importance, requirements, and potential applications in geometry and color manipulation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Let's Look at Lambdas

Comprehensive exploration of C++ lambda expressions: their nature, usage, mechanics, and potential pitfalls. Suitable for C++ developers seeking to enhance their understanding of this language feature.

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

Threads Considered Harmful

Explore a new paradigm for multithreaded programming using tasks and dependencies, eliminating locks and improving composability, determinism, and performance in concurrent software development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Building and Organising a Multi-Platform Development Code Base

Learn techniques for organizing and building multi-platform code, exploring common approaches, build tools, and challenges. Interactive session encourages sharing experiences to improve portability across diverse environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk