C++Now Talks & Presentations

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Rust Features that I Want in C++

Explore Rust's attractive features for systems programming and their potential integration into C++. Gain insights on tooling, community, strategy, and language enhancements from an expert perspective.

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

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Don't Constexpr All the Things

Explore limitations of constexpr metaprogramming and discover a compelling alternative in circle metaprogramming, offering intuitive and powerful solutions for C++ developers.

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

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CMake + Conan - 3 Years Later

Explore advancements in C++ project management, focusing on CMake and Conan. Learn updated best practices for packaging and highlights of Conan 2.0, essential for large-scale enterprise development.

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

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CMake - One Tool To Build Them All

Explore CMake's vital role in C++ development, its history, and key features for building, testing, and deploying software across platforms with Bill Hoffman, CMake's creator.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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C++ - Engineers Wanted, Programmers Not so Much

Explore the shift from programming to engineering in C++, focusing on system-level thinking, business value, and mature software development practices for large-scale projects.

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

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Audio in Standard C++

Explore audio programming in C++, covering digital representation, soundcard communication, and a proposal for a standard audio API. Learn key concepts and potential future developments.

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

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C++ Development with Visual Studio Code

Explore Visual Studio Code's powerful features for C++ development, including editing, building, and debugging, with live demonstrations and insights on remote development capabilities.

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

CppNow

Algorithm Intuition

Explore STL algorithms, their common uses, and how to unlock their potential through intuition and lambdas. Develop algorithm intuition to complement your data structure knowledge and enhance your C++ programming skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Hey C, This Is What Performance Looks Like - Manually Generating Optimal Assembly at Compile Time

Explore optimizing C++ for exotic hardware through metaprogramming, outperforming industry standards while enhancing safety and usability. Learn DSL techniques for ARM Cortex SoCs to achieve exceptional performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Rise of the State Machines

Comprehensive comparison of state machine implementations in modern C++, exploring trade-offs in compilation time, performance, memory usage, and readability using a connection example and various C++ techniques.

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

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Dependency Injection - A 25-Dollar Term for a 5-Cent Concept

Explore dependency injection in C++, its benefits for maintainable code, and various implementation approaches. Learn to apply DI effectively in projects with changing requirements.

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

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You Can Do Better than std - unordered_map - New Improvements to Hash Table Performance

Explore advanced hash table implementations and optimizations beyond std::unordered_map, including Robin Hood Hashing, SIMD instructions, and node-based container improvements for enhanced performance and memory efficiency.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Moving Faster - Everyday Efficiency in Modern C++

Explore modern C++ efficiency techniques, from value semantics to container choice, for writing performant code that meets user expectations in everyday programming scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Git, CMake, Conan - How to Ship and Reuse Our C++ Projects

Explore efficient C++ project management using Git, CMake, and Conan. Learn modern techniques for dependency handling, modular design, and package creation to streamline development and improve code reusability.

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

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Modern C++ API Design - From Rvalue-References to Type Design

Explore modern C++ API design principles, focusing on parameter passing, rvalue-references, and type design. Learn to create efficient and flexible APIs for large-scale software development.

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