ACCU Conference Courses

Our Other C++ Interfaces - Beyond Language Constructs for Library Authors

Explore non-code interfaces in C++ projects beyond syntax - from project structure to user contracts, transforming how you approach library design and maintenance.

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

What Makes Modern C++ Compelling For Programmers?

Explore modern C++ evolution from C++11 to C++23, discovering powerful features like strong typing, constexpr, templates, and ergonomic syntax that make contemporary development efficient.

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

Alex Stepanov, Generic Programming in C++, and the STL

Discover Alex Stepanov's legacy and master Generic Programming paradigm with deep STL insights for solving real-world problems efficiently and reliably.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

An Introduction to Reinforcement Learning - Snake Your Way Out of a Paper Bag

Discover reinforcement learning by implementing Snake in C++. Learn Q-learning fundamentals, explore AI beyond LLMs, and practice C++ while building an agent that learns to play games.

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

Testing, Preconditions, Coverage and Templates in Safety-Critical C++ Code

Explore advanced testing strategies for safety-critical C++ including precondition validation, code coverage requirements, and template instantiation challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stars Aligned and Software Development Adrift - Why Can We Predict Planets but Not Deadlines?

Explore complexity thinking to understand why software projects are unpredictable while planetary movements aren't, and learn heuristics to thrive amid uncertainty.

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

Can Creative Hobbies and Projects Boost Your Soft Skills As A Developer?

Discover how creative hobbies like cosplay can enhance your soft skills, boost confidence, and improve your programming abilities through practical insights from a Rust engineer's journey.

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

How To Write a Rubik's Cube Solver

Discover how to build a Rubik's cube solving library using Python, exploring data structures, algorithms, and optimization techniques for both teaching and competitive speedsolving.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Optimising Data Building in Game Development

Discover fundamentals of data building optimization in AAA game development, including performance techniques, profiling methods, and efficiency improvements for resource-intensive processes.

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

Race Conditions - Practical Tools and Techniques for Testing, Preventing, and Debugging C++/C Code

Master practical tools and techniques for testing, preventing, and debugging race conditions in C++/C code with Thread Sanitizer, Helgrind, GDB, and more advanced methods.

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

Rust - Cargo Cult? Learning and Rewriting from C++ and C# Perspectives

Explore Rust adoption through real Microsoft experiences, comparing transitions from C++ and C#, uncovering practical insights, tools, and lessons learned from successful rewrites.

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

Puzzling C# - Uncovering Surprising Behavior and Hidden Hazards

Uncover surprising C# behaviors, hidden hazards, and unexpected pitfalls through engaging puzzles that reveal the language's complexity and dark corners for developers.

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

Dangerous Optimizations in C and C++ Programming Languages

Uncover how compiler optimizations in C/C++ can eliminate causality, create vulnerabilities, and learn practical mitigation strategies from standardization expert Robert Seacord.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deliver Better Technical Presentations - Challenges Faced by Technical Speakers

Discover how to overcome public speaking fears and deliver engaging technical presentations by embracing vulnerability and learning from mistakes in real-time.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Learning To Stop Writing C++ Code - and Why You Won't Miss It

Explore how AI transforms C++ development, from understanding complex codebases to refactoring legacy code, while maintaining programming rigor and focusing on creative design aspects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video