C++Now Talks & Presentations

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The Rough Road Towards Upgrading to C++ Modules

Explores challenges in adopting C++ Modules, discussing issues with existing systems, attempts at automated modularization, and implications for code organization and compilation performance.

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

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The Many Variants of std - variant

Explore the design decisions, tradeoffs, and controversies surrounding C++17's std::variant, including performance considerations and potential future developments.

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

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Sane and Safe C++ Class Types

Exploring safe and efficient C++ class design, focusing on special member functions, regular types, and best practices for creating robust and maintainable code.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Tacit DSL All the Things

Explore functional programming concepts in C++ through an extended ranges DSL, unifying various paradigms and libraries for more declarative and composable code.

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

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The C++20 Standard Library - Beyond Ranges

Comprehensive overview of C++20 standard library features beyond Ranges, including chrono support, concepts, string formatting, span, container improvements, and threading primitives. Practical examples and implementation status provided.

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

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Compile Time Regular Expressions with a Deterministic Finite Automaton

Explore advanced C++20 techniques for compile-time regular expressions using a Deterministic Finite Automaton, optimizing performance and showcasing novel metaprogramming approaches.

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

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Better CTAD for C++20

Explore improvements to Class Template Argument Deduction in C++20, addressing flaws and pitfalls from C++17 for cleaner, safer, and more intuitive code.

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

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Test Resource - The PMR Detective

Explore pmr::test_resource for detecting memory allocation bugs in C++. Learn to diagnose and fix issues like leaks, overruns, and exception-safety failures using real-world examples.

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

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C++ Constants

Explore the evolution of constant expressions in C++, from C++11 to C++20, examining fundamental concepts and new capabilities in modern C++ with expert Daveed Vandevoorde.

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

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Implementing Physical Units Library for C++

Explore the design and implementation of a Physical Units Library for C++, including challenges, tradeoffs, and C++20 features that enhance usability, maintainability, and extensibility.

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

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The Truth of a Procedure in Programming

Explore the mathematical logic behind programming procedures, treating them as statements about event arrangements and bridging programming with formal languages and truth concepts.

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

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A Generic Binary Tree - Why Grow Your Own?

Explore the design and implementation of a generic binary tree for Boost.Graph, discussing trade-offs, storage options, and performance comparisons while drawing insights from classic computer science texts.

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

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Practical Interfaces for Practical Functions

Explores practical approaches to developing formal interfaces for familiar functions in C++, drawing lessons for effective interface design and building on previous work in software architecture.

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

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Linear Algebra for the Standard C++ Library

Exploring a proposal to add linear algebra components to the C++ standard library, covering design, rationale, and implementation details for matrices, vectors, and related operations.

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

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Beyond C++17 - Part 2 of N

Explore C++20 updates and changes, including contracts, generic functions, concepts, ranges, constexpr enhancements, immediate functions, and UTF-8 improvements. Gain insights into the latest C++ developments.

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