cpponsea Courses

Safe and Readable Code - Monadic Operations in C++23

Discover functional programming techniques using monads in C++23 to write safer, more readable code with std::optional, std::expected, and views transformations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The 10 Essential Features for the Future of C++ Libraries

Discover 10 critical missing C++ features that could revolutionize library development, exploring concrete examples and future standardization possibilities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMake for the Impatient

Master CMake fundamentals for C++ project management, debunking complexity myths and revealing its flexibility and power through practical insights from an experienced developer.

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

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

Discover reinforcement learning fundamentals by implementing Snake game in C++, exploring Q-learning algorithms and AI decision-making through hands-on coding practice.

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

Software Engineering Completeness - Knowing When You Are Done and Why It Matters

Discover a framework for defining true software engineering completeness beyond basic functionality, addressing quality, technical debt, and strategic alignment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

To Err is Human - Robust Error Handling in C++26

Explore robust error handling strategies in C++26, covering std::expected, contracts, and library hardening to build more reliable software with less complexity.

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

Smart Pointers in C++ - Memory Management, Pitfalls, and Best Practices

Master smart pointers in C++ to avoid memory leaks, performance pitfalls, and common traps with unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and weak_ptr through real-world examples and debugging techniques.

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

C++ Variadic Templates and Parameter Packs

Master C++ variadic templates and parameter packs through practical examples, exploring core features, language facilities, and real-world applications for flexible code.

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

Contracts in C++26 - An Insider's Overview

Discover the newly approved Contracts MVP feature in C++26, exploring implementation details, pitfalls, and key insights from a WG21 committee insider's perspective.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Power and Pain of Hidden Symbols in C++ Programming

Discover the benefits and challenges of making symbols default hidden in C++ shared libraries, exploring cross-platform differences and performance gains.

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

Mind the Gap - Between Your Code and Your Toolchain

Explore modern solutions to C++ tooling nightmares: faster linkers, split debug symbols, better caching, and saner dependency management to escape development Stockholm syndrome.

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

Don't Get Overloaded by C++ Overload Sets

Master C++ overload sets, ADL, templates, and type conversions to avoid common pitfalls and design robust APIs with practical production examples.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

C++ Performance Tips - Cutting Down on Unnecessary Objects

Master C++ performance optimization by eliminating unnecessary temporary objects through move semantics, reference passing, std::string_view, std::span, and efficient container methods.

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

Extending std::execution Further - Higher-Order Senders and the Shape of Asynchronous Programs

Explore higher-order senders in std::execution to build dynamic asynchronous programs that adapt structure at runtime while preserving composability and strong typing.

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

Rethink Polymorphism in C++

Explore advanced C++ polymorphism alternatives using variadic templates, move semantics, and std::variant to overcome inheritance limitations and memory issues.

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