ACCU Conference Courses

Building Consensus for C++ Usage at Bloomberg - Introducing Naming Conventions

Explore Bloomberg's journey in establishing C++ naming conventions across a vast codebase. Learn from their process, challenges, and success in building consensus among thousands of engineers.

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

Symmetry in Code - Should We Care?

Explore the fascinating concept of symmetry in code and its impact on reliability, performance, maintenance, and discoverability. Gain insights into identifying advantageous patterns for better programming practices.

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

Introduction to Lock/Wait Free Algorithms - Defining and Understanding the Terms

Explore lock/wait-free algorithms: understand definitions, motivations, and applications in concurrent programming. Gain insights into hardware design and synchronization challenges.

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

Demystifying the C++ Committee

Explore the inner workings of the C++ Committee, its members, decision-making processes, and how you can contribute to shaping the future of C++.

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

An (In-)Complete Guide to C++ Object Lifetimes

Comprehensive exploration of C++ object lifetimes, covering creation, destruction, temporary extensions, memory management, unions, and related concepts, with insights from the standard and proposals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Integrating C++ Code Generation Into a Large CMake Build

Explore challenges and solutions for integrating C++ code generation tools into CMake builds, focusing on developer experience and build performance optimization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Efficient and Reliable Wrapping of C APIs Using Modern C++ - 2024 Update

Learn efficient techniques for wrapping C APIs in modern C++. Explore adapter interface design, overhead avoidance, compile-time safety, and performance optimization. Gain insights into unit testing and C++23 features for reliable API integration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Novice Introduces APL Programming Language

Explore APL programming basics through coding Life with an inexperienced programmer. Gain insights into this unique language's expression of ideas and contrast with other programming languages.

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

Concurrency Hylomorphism - A Structured Approach to Safe and Efficient Concurrent Programming

Explore a structured concurrency model for safe, efficient, and easy concurrent programming, inspired by Aristotle's hylomorphism. Learn to build effective abstractions with safety guarantees and performance considerations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Debug C++ Code - Best Time Travel Debugging Tech - Lecture 2024

Explore time travel debugging techniques for C++ code. Learn how to rewind program execution, set watchpoints, and choose the best tools for complex debugging scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rust Vs C++ Beyond Safety

Explore the similarities and differences between C++ and Rust through code examples, comparing features and highlighting what makes Rust distinct, aimed at C++ developers.

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

Boosting Software Delivery Through Pair and Ensemble Programming

Explore collaborative programming techniques to enhance software delivery effectiveness through pair and ensemble programming practices, including when to work individually versus in groups.

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

C++ Coroutines - Don't Try This at Home - ACCU 2024

Explore C++20 coroutines: fundamentals, implementation, and practical usage. Gain insights into coroutine frames, handles, promise types, and awaiters for advanced C++ programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Regular Types: From Stepanov to C++ Concepts

Explore the evolution of regular types from Stepanov's principles to C++ concepts. Learn their importance in STL design and everyday programming for intuitive, well-constrained code.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Delete Code - Overcoming Fear and Improving Codebase Health

Explore techniques for identifying and safely removing dead code, overcoming deletion fears, and improving codebase health through relentless refactoring and mindful maintenance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video