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Episode 180: The C++0x Concepts Story with Doug Gregor (Part 1)
May 3, 2024
Doug Gregor, Distinguished Engineer at Apple, discusses the history of C++0x Concepts, evolution of generic programming, comparing C++ concepts with Rust traits and Swift protocols, and challenges in implementing concepts into C++0x. The episode explores the impact of removing C++0x concepts from the standard and the significance of refining templates with concept requirements.
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Quick takeaways
- C++ allows for efficient generic programming by abstracting algorithms and data structures to work with any data type.
- The complexity of standardizing C++0x concepts highlights the challenges in balancing new language features with developer adoption.
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