CppNow Courses

Initializer Lists Are Broken, Let's Fix Them

Explores flaws in C++11's initializer_list, demonstrating issues with dangling references and inefficiencies. Discusses potential solutions and seeks consensus on addressing these problems in the C++ standard.

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

What Belongs in the C++ Standard Library

Panel discussion exploring criteria for including features in the C++ Standard Library, debating potential additions and their impact on the language's evolution and usability.

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

How Compilers Reason About Exceptions

Explore how modern compilers implement exceptions, their impact on optimization, and the true costs associated with their use in C++. Gain insights into exception handling mechanisms and performance considerations.

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

YOMM2 - Fast, Orthogonal, Open Methods in a Library

Explore fast, orthogonal open methods in C++ with yomm2 library. Learn to add virtual functions, solve dispatch problems, and enhance polymorphic behavior without modifying existing class hierarchies.

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

Compile Fast, Run Faster, Scale Forever - A Look into the sol2 Lua Library

Explore sol2, a C++ wrapper for Lua API, offering intuitive abstractions, performance optimization, and scalability. Learn API extension, wrapping techniques, and compile-time strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Modern C++ in Embedded Systems

Explore modern C++ in embedded systems, covering decision-making, tool support, language features, and practical applications for bare-metal and small-OS projects.

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

My Little -this Deduction - Friendship is Uniform

Explore C++ language enhancements: uniform call syntax, recursive lambdas, and simplified method templates. Learn how these features improve code clarity, reduce boilerplate, and enhance language uniformity.

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

Making Your Library More Reliable with Fuzzing

Explore advanced fuzzing techniques to enhance library reliability, with insights on tools, guided fuzzing, and real-world examples from libc++ and Boost.Algorithm.

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

Os Matters

Explore how binary size metrics in code reviews can effectively counter complexity in large C++ applications, providing insights into VMware's development practices.

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

From Parsing to Sema - Making Sense of Syntax Trees

Explore the journey from parsing to semantic analysis in compiler design, covering approaches, challenges, and insights for effectively processing syntax trees in language analysis tools.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

A View to a View

Exploring C++17 views: benefits, pitfalls, and implementation strategies for improved performance and cleaner abstractions in software design.

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

The Julia Language and C++ - The Perfect Marriage

Explore Julia's integration with C++, showcasing its high performance, dynamic dispatch, and seamless interfacing capabilities through Cxx.jl and CxxWrap.jl, with interactive examples and benchmarks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Boost.TMP - Your DSL for Metaprogramming

Explore advanced C++ metaprogramming techniques using Boost.TMP, focusing on composition, SFINAE strategies, and efficient type traits for faster and more readable metaprograms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Continuing Saga of the Lock-free Queue - Part 3 of N

Explore advanced lock-free programming techniques for multi-producer, multi-consumer queues. Learn to critically evaluate when lock-free solutions are appropriate and how to approach their implementation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Fancy Pointers for Fun and Profit

Explore fancy pointers in C++, their implementation, and applications in shared memory databases, private heaps, and object persistence. Learn addressing models and storage strategies for synthetic pointers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk