ACCU Conference Courses

Function Contracts in Practice Using C++

Explore function contracts in C++, covering design principles, implementation strategies, and practical considerations for robust, maintainable, and high-performance software development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Functional Programming in Modern C++ - The Imperatives Must Go!

Explore functional programming techniques in modern C++, including lambdas, STL algorithms, lazy ranges, and algebraic data types. Learn to write clearer, faster code using declarative styles and upcoming C++ features.

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

Building C++ Interfaces That Are Hard to Use Incorrectly

Techniques for designing robust C++ library interfaces that prevent misuse, leveraging the type system to catch errors at compile-time and reduce opportunities for bugs in user code.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

C++ Package Manager - C++ Dependencies Don't Have To Be Painful

Explore modern C++ package managers, their benefits, and how they address dependency management challenges across different scenarios and workflows.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Implementing a C++ Coroutine Task from Scratch

Explore advanced C++ coroutine implementation, focusing on optional asynchronous operations, design choices, and performance implications for experienced developers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What I Learned From Sockets - Applying the Unix Readiness Model When Composing Concurrent Operations in C++

Explore Unix socket concepts for composing concurrent operations in C++. Learn to apply select/poll mechanisms to various concurrency problems and discover C++ solutions for multi-future and coroutine scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Remote Mob Programming in a High Stakes Environment

Discover how remote mob programming led to successful delivery of a COVID-19 app backend system, overcoming challenges in a high-stakes environment with tight deadlines and technical constraints.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Multi Threading Model in Paradox Games - Past, Present and Future

Explore the evolution of multi-threading models in Paradox grand strategy games, from past implementations to current systems and future possibilities for improved performance and complexity.

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

Using, Generating and Testing with Pseudo-Random Numbers

Explore pseudo-random number generation, distributions, and applications in coding. Learn about deterministic chaos, testing techniques, and visualize concepts through blob racing simulations.

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

C++ Horizons

Explore the future of C++ with insights on reflection, pattern matching, and senders. Discover how these upcoming features will revolutionize C++ programming in the next decade.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Modified Condition - Decision Coverage in Gcc - An Introduction, Motivation, Intuition and Tooling

Explore Modified Condition/Decision Coverage: its importance in safety-critical software, benefits, and implementation using GCC, with insights for automotive and aviation industries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

And Then() Some(T) - Don't Look in the Box! - Practical Higher-Order Functions in C++ Combinators

Explore practical higher-order functions in C++, inspired by Rust and Haskell. Learn to write cleaner code using combinators for modular control flow management.

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

How Bloomberg Uses Behavior-Driven Development to Test Distributed Systems

Explore Bloomberg's approach to testing distributed systems using Behavior-Driven Development and the 'behave' framework for enhanced end-to-end coverage and reliability.

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

Fumbling Forward - Embracing Mistakes in Agile Teams

Transforming mistakes into opportunities for growth in Agile teams. Learn strategies to embrace failures, overcome self-doubt, and foster a positive mindset for successful software engineering.

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

The Art of Addictive Software - The Digital Narcotic

Explore the ethics of addictive software design, its impact on users, and the responsibility of developers in creating digital products that can influence human behavior.

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