Not Your Grandparent's C++ - The Evolution from C++98 to Modern C++23

Explore the evolution of C++ programming language in this conference talk from NDC TechTown in Kongsberg, Norway. Journey through the language's history from its 1970s origins as "C with Classes" to its transformation into modern C++. Learn how C++ has evolved to become safer and simpler to use, contrary to common perceptions formed during its peak popularity in the 1990s. Discover key developments from Bjarne Stroustrup's PhD thesis through to C++20 and C++23, while getting insights into potential future developments in C++26 and beyond. Examine the critical question of whether C++ can avoid following COBOL's path and maintain its relevance in contemporary programming.