CppNow Courses

Testability and C++ API Design

Explore approaches for designing APIs that enhance code testability and usability in test drivers. Learn techniques, simplified examples from popular libraries, and how to write generalized mocks for C++ development.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fun with Flags - C++ Type-safe Bitwise Operations

Explore type-safe bitwise operations in C++ using Boost.Flags library. Learn to enhance flag-like integer types with zero-overhead solutions for improved type safety and functionality.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Generic Arity: Definition-Checked Variadics in Carbon - Lecture

Explore Carbon's approach to variadic functions, treating them as strongly typed and generic over arity. Learn how this design enables definition-checking and improves build performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Your Favorite Undefined Behavior in C++

Explore undefined behavior in C++ with JF Bastien, chief architect at Woven by Toyota and C++ language evolution chair, in this engaging lightning talk from CppNow 2023.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Under the Hood - Assembly, System Calls, and Hardware in C++

Explore assembly, system calls, and hardware in C++. Dive deep into low-level computer operations, covering x86-64/Linux, Arm, and other systems. Gain insights into the underlying mechanics of C++ programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Carbon Language Successor Strategy - From C++ Interop to Memory Safety

Explore Carbon Language's successor strategy, C++ interoperability, and memory safety features. Learn about its unique approach, implementation challenges, and potential impact on large-scale C++ codebases.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Value Oriented Programming Part 1 - You Say You Want to Write a Function

Explore value semantics in C++ programming, focusing on function design and evolution towards more efficient, value-oriented code practices.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Introducing a Memory-Safe Successor Language in Large C++ Code Bases

Explore memory-safe programming in large C++ codebases using Swift's interoperability, enabling incremental adoption without massive rewrites. Learn design aspects and lessons for a safer future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Integer Type Selection in C++ - Safe, Secure and Correct Code

Explore integer type selection in C++ for safe and secure coding. Learn about signed vs. unsigned, exact width integers, and best practices to avoid common pitfalls and vulnerabilities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Adapting C++20 Ranges Algorithms for Most Metaprogramming Needs in Fewer Than 1,000 Lines of Code

Explore C++20 ranges algorithms for metaprogramming, simplifying complex abstractions in under 1,000 lines. Learn to enhance software engineering with accessible, reusable solutions for common challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Safety-First - How To Develop C++ Safety-Critical Software

Explore principles and practices for developing safety-critical C++ software, understanding safety engineering concepts, and bridging the gap between safety requirements and application development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Exceptions in C++ - Better Design Through Analysis of Real World Usage

Explore C++ exception design, analyzing real-world usage to improve implementation. Learn about proper exception handling, common pitfalls, and best practices for more effective and maintainable code.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Import CMake - 2023 State of C++20 Modules in CMake

Comprehensive overview of C++20 modules support in CMake, covering implementation, API, challenges, and best practices for integrating modules into CMake projects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Using the C++26 Sender/Receiver Framework to Implement Control Flow for Async Processing

Explore implementing control flow for async processing using C++26 Sender/Receiver Framework. Learn to assemble components, create and transform Senders, and apply structured programming patterns for efficient async and parallel flows.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Trees for Logic and Parsing in C++

Explore efficient implementation of recursive tree-types in C++ for logic and parsing, with insights on construction, inspection, and replacement of subtrees.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk