ACCU Conference Talks & Presentations

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Breaking Enigma With the Power of Modern C++

Explore modern C++ techniques to crack the Enigma code, comparing historical methods with contemporary computing power for cryptanalysis and performance optimization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Improving C++ Compilation Times - Tools & Techniques

Explore practical tools and techniques to enhance C++ compilation speed, including benchmarking, precompiled headers, unity builds, and reducing dependencies between components.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Maths - The Fun Parts

Explore fun mathematical concepts through programming, including Sets, Groups, and Graphs. Discover the joy of abstract math ideas by writing code to understand their inner workings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Test-Driven Development of C++ Embedded and System-Level Software

Learn TDD techniques for C++ embedded and system-level software, covering design principles, unit testing, dependency injection, and integration testing strategies to improve code quality and developer productivity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Standard Attributes in C and C++

In-depth exploration of standard attributes in C and C++, covering syntax, semantics, use cases, and guidelines for effective implementation across various language versions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Becoming a Head of Software Architecture - You are in Charge, Now What?

Guidance for new Heads of Software Architecture: strategies to deliver value, shape legacy systems, and work effectively with teams while navigating organizational politics and decision-making processes.

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

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A Tour of C++ Recognised User Type Categories

Explore C++ user type categories, their advantages, and pitfalls. Learn about trivial, standard layout, implicit-lifetime, aggregate, literal, and structural types to write better code and avoid undefined behavior.

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

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Lessons from 20 Years of Debugging C++ Code

Comprehensive guide to debugging C++ code, covering crash analysis, reproducibility, bug localization, and effective fixes. Insights from real-world examples and practical tools for efficient problem-solving.

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

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C++ Standard Views - The Design, the Traps, and How to Use Them and How to Use Something Better

Comprehensive exploration of C++20 views, their design challenges, pitfalls, and practical usage. Discusses alternatives and improvements for better implementation in C++ programming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Design Patterns - Examples in C++

Explore essential C++ design patterns to enhance code robustness and readability. Learn practical techniques for efficient software development and improve your programming skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Removing Needless Undefined Behavior for a Safer C++

Explore strategies to eliminate undefined behavior in C++, enhancing safety and security. Learn about potential fixes, well-defined behavior, and the role of contracts in mitigating risks.

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

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Development Environments Shape Programming Solutions

Explore how different development environments shape tech creation across research, prototyping, software products, video games, and game engines, highlighting unique challenges and methods in each field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Level Up Your Debugging Workflow with CMake Presets, Disassembly View, & GitHub Actions

Enhance debugging workflow using CMake Presets, remote debugging, and CI pipelines. Learn to optimize embedded projects on Raspberry Pi with Visual Studio Code and GitHub Codespaces.

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

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How to Rangify Your Code

Learn to apply C++20 ranges in practical coding scenarios, transforming pre-C++20 code and thinking in ranges using standard library and range-v3 library examples.

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

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Law of Demeter - A Practical Guide to Loose Coupling

Practical guide to implementing the Law of Demeter for loosely coupled, flexible, and testable code design. Explores examples, design issues, and solutions, emphasizing testing aspects and related principles.

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