Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks - Comparing Traditional and Modern C++ Through ZX Spectrum Emulator Implementation

Watch this keynote presentation where a self-proclaimed C++ dinosaur challenges his own assumptions about modern C++ features by implementing the same ZX Spectrum emulator twice - once using familiar C++11 style and once with cutting-edge modern features. Explore through practical examples and live demonstrations how contemporary C++ features like constexpr, coroutines, template metaprogramming, modules, and std::ranges transform systems programming approaches. Discover where modern features genuinely improve code quality and performance versus where they might be unnecessary complexity, as the speaker's preconceptions about new C++ capabilities are tested against real-world implementation challenges. Learn concrete applications of modern C++ features to traditional programming problems, whether you're an experienced developer comfortable with older standards or a newcomer wondering about the evolution of C++ practices. Gain insights into balancing readable, maintainable code with high-performance solutions while understanding when to embrace new language features and when traditional approaches remain superior.