Using vcpkg in Production: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Best Practices

Learn practical insights and solutions for using vcpkg in production environments through this conference talk from NDC TechTown 2024. Discover how to effectively manage C++ package dependencies across multiple platforms based on three years of real-world implementation experience. Explore common pitfalls encountered when using vcpkg for building production packages and sharing internal libraries within an organization, along with detailed strategies to avoid or overcome these challenges. Move beyond basic toy program examples to understand the complexities and solutions for enterprise-level vcpkg usage, gaining valuable knowledge for implementing robust C++ dependency management in production systems.