Leveraging a Functional Approach for More Testable and Maintainable ROS 2 Code

Explore a functional approach to writing more testable and maintainable Robot Operating System (ROS) 2 code in this conference talk from CppCon 2023. Gain insights into the challenges of using object-oriented programming in ROS and learn how adopting functional programming techniques can minimize middleware impact, reduce code coupling, and improve robustness. Discover alternative methods for architecting ROS 2 code, understand common sources of bugs and flaky tests, and acquire strategies to create more reliable and maintainable robotics software. By the end of the talk, develop a new perspective on ROS 2 code architecture that enhances testability and overall code quality.