ACCU Conference Talks & Presentations

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Khronos Sycl Language Framework for C++ Accelerators - Take Advantage of All the MIPS

Explore SYCL, a C++ framework for heterogeneous computing, enabling efficient use of various accelerators. Learn its features, applications, and advantages for high-performance computing and AI/ML development.

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

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Space Invaders - The C++20 Spaceship Operator is Upon Us

Explore C++20's spaceship operator, its impact on code, rewriting rules, comparison categories, and implementation considerations for simplified object comparisons.

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

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Grinding, Farming, and Alliances - Become a Better Programmer by Using Words and Ideas From Casual Gaming

Explore how gaming concepts like leveling up, quests, and rewards parallel career advancement in software development. Learn to apply game strategies to enhance your programming skills and career growth.

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

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Designing for C++ Concurrency Using Message Passing

Explore message passing in C++ concurrency design, covering frameworks, examples, and practical implementation to reduce synchronization errors and enhance system efficiency.

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

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Productivity in C++ Game Development - Inside the Mind of an AAA Game Developer

Explore productivity techniques for AAA game development using Unreal Engine 5, including IDE integrations, debugger tricks, and custom tools to enhance workflow and reduce mental task switching.

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

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The Story of the Code

Explore how code tells a story beyond instructions, revealing context, decisions, and evolution. Learn to preserve and convey this narrative for better understanding and future development.

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

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Callable Objects in Java, C#, Rust, and C++ - You Are a Parenthesis

Explore callable objects across Java, C#, Rust, and C++, comparing language approaches and introducing a small library change for enhanced functionality in C++.

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

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mp-units - Lessons Learned and a New C++ Library Design

Explore Modern C++ features and design possibilities through mp-units library, focusing on dimensional analysis, quantity manipulation, and innovative techniques like the Downcasting Facility.

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

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Function Contracts in Practice Using C++

Explore function contracts in C++, covering design principles, implementation strategies, and practical considerations for robust, maintainable, and high-performance software development.

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

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Functional Programming in Modern C++ - The Imperatives Must Go!

Explore functional programming techniques in modern C++, including lambdas, STL algorithms, lazy ranges, and algebraic data types. Learn to write clearer, faster code using declarative styles and upcoming C++ features.

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

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Building C++ Interfaces That Are Hard to Use Incorrectly

Techniques for designing robust C++ library interfaces that prevent misuse, leveraging the type system to catch errors at compile-time and reduce opportunities for bugs in user code.

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

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C++ Package Manager - C++ Dependencies Don't Have To Be Painful

Explore modern C++ package managers, their benefits, and how they address dependency management challenges across different scenarios and workflows.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Implementing a C++ Coroutine Task from Scratch

Explore advanced C++ coroutine implementation, focusing on optional asynchronous operations, design choices, and performance implications for experienced developers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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What I Learned From Sockets - Applying the Unix Readiness Model When Composing Concurrent Operations in C++

Explore Unix socket concepts for composing concurrent operations in C++. Learn to apply select/poll mechanisms to various concurrency problems and discover C++ solutions for multi-future and coroutine scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Remote Mob Programming in a High Stakes Environment

Discover how remote mob programming led to successful delivery of a COVID-19 app backend system, overcoming challenges in a high-stakes environment with tight deadlines and technical constraints.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk