The Evolution of C++ - From C with Classes to Modern C++23

Explore the evolution of C++ programming language in this comprehensive conference talk delivered by Phil Nash at ACCU Cambridge. Trace the journey from C++'s origins as "C with Classes" in the 1970s through its formal naming in the early 1980s and peak popularity in the 1990s. Learn how modern C++ has evolved to become safer and simpler to use, with detailed insights into the language's progression from C++98/03 through C++20 and C++23. Examine the future prospects of C++26 and beyond while considering whether the language can avoid becoming "the next COBOL." Delivered by Phil Nash, the original author of Catch2 C++ test framework, ISO C++ standards committee member, and experienced developer advocate, gain expert perspective on the language's transformation and its continued relevance in contemporary programming.