ACCU Conference Talks & Presentations

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Programming in Modern C with a Sneak Peek into C23

Explore modern C programming features, including compound literals, flexible array members, and upcoming C23 additions. Enhance code readability, safety, and performance in low-level programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Gilding the Rose - Refactoring-Driven Development

Explore refactoring as a powerful design tool for understanding, improving, and revealing new possibilities in code. Learn practical techniques through the Gilded Rose kata to simplify and enhance software development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Genius of RISC-V Microprocessors

Explore RISC-V's revolutionary design, its advantages over x86 and ARM, and its impact on embedded systems, high-performance computing, and machine learning hardware.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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C++20 – My Favourite Code Examples

Explore C++20's powerful features through practical examples, demonstrating how they enhance programming style and efficiency in modern C++ development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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A Tour of Julia

Explore Julia's high-performance capabilities, JIT compilation, and unique features like meta-programming and multiple dispatch. Learn how it combines Python-like productivity with C/C++-level performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Modern C and What We Can Learn From It

Explore Modern C programming paradigms, their benefits, and applications in new languages. Learn API design, error handling, and resource management techniques to improve code quality and system architecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Keynote - It Depends

Explore the nuanced nature of software development, examining how context and dependencies shape coding practices and decision-making in complex systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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GPU Programming with Modern C++

Explore GPU programming with modern C++, covering parallelism fundamentals, heterogeneous computing, and SYCL for GPU dispatch. Learn to optimize performance and leverage multi-core architectures effectively.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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What Do You Mean?

Exploring the crucial role of semantics in software development, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, mental models, and the discovery of meaning in coding practices and paradigms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Windows Native API

Explore the Windows Native API, its relationship with the kernel, and how it differs from Win32. Gain insights into low-level system operations and 32-bit subsystem in 64-bit Windows.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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De-fragmenting C++ - Making Exceptions More Affordable and Usable

Exploring C++ exception handling challenges and proposed solutions for unified error management, emphasizing zero-overhead, determinism, and improved usability in modern C++ development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Nim - First Natively Compiled Language with Hot Code-Reloading at Runtime

Explore Nim's powerful metaprogramming and runtime hot code-reloading capabilities. Learn about its native compilation, REPL support, and potential applications in systems programming and scientific computing.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Jai Programming Language and What Can We Learn From It

Explore Jai, a new programming language for game developers, its key features, and potential impact on C++ development in this insightful ACCU conference talk.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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STL Algorithms in Less Than an Hour

Comprehensive overview of STL algorithms, their groupings, and applications in C++, enhancing code expressiveness and robustness through practical examples and patterns.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Scheme Lisp - Feel the Cool

Explore Scheme Lisp's elegance and influence on modern programming. Learn fundamental concepts, syntax, and advanced features through simple examples and "weird" but powerful techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk