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Explore an experimental approach to C++ programming by attempting to replace traditional language constructs with lambda expressions in this conference talk from C++Now 2025. Discover how far you can push the boundaries of lambda usage by systematically replacing parts of the C++ standard library, type traits, classes with data members, and other fundamental components with lambda-based alternatives. Learn about the theoretical minimum number of classes and functions required in C++23 while maximizing lambda usage throughout your codebase. Examine whether it's possible to emulate virtually everything in C++ using only lambdas and understand the practical implications of such an approach. Gain insights from Braden Ganetsky, an ISO C++ Committee member representing Canada, as he demonstrates this unconventional programming paradigm through practical examples and explores the limits of lambda expressiveness in modern C++. Access accompanying slides and dive deep into advanced C++ metaprogramming techniques that challenge conventional coding practices.
