Comparing 'Classic C++' and 'Modern C++' Ways to Solve Programming Tasks

This talk compares classic and modern C++ approaches to common programming tasks, examining trade-offs in readability, error risk, and the cost of change. Examples include loops, templates, concepts, and streams.

Syllabus

Introduction
History of C
Lessons from C23
For Loop
Gotos
Auto
Reverse
Multiply
STL Iterator
Generic Iterator
AutoItem
AutoRef
Sean Parent
Accumulation
Summary
constraining templates
Vector events
Standenableif
Concepts
Error Messages
Using a Concept
Advantages
Streaming
Logging
StressStream
InputStream
OStringStream
STDmove
Fixed Buffer
Span Stream
I Span Stream
I Span Stream Summary