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SE Radio 617: Frances Buontempo on Modern C++

May 23, 2024

01:11:16

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Frances Buontempo, author of Learn C++ by Example, discusses modern C++ features such as lambdas, templates, and ranges. They cover auto benefits, class template argument deduction, user-defined literals, and the C++ 20 spaceship operator. The conversation also explores concurrency, engagement opportunities in the C++ community, and tips for learning and using C++.

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C++ allows for multiple programming paradigms beyond object-oriented programming, like functional programming and template meta programming, providing coding flexibility.

Utilizing C++'s compiled nature can lead to faster execution and hardware-specific optimizations, although it comes with challenges such as potential errors like memory overruns and invalid dereferencing.

C++ finds applications in various industries like finance, gaming, and embedded systems, influencing modern development with libraries like Boost and playing a crucial role in performance-critical applications like machine learning.

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C++ Language Paradigms Supported by C++

C++ is not just limited to object-oriented programming but also enables various paradigms including functional programming and template meta programming. With features like templates, developers can choose to work with object-oriented, procedural, or functional programming approaches, providing flexibility in coding styles.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Advantages and Challenges of Using C++

13min

Exploring the Benefits of 'auto' in Modern C++

14min

Exploring Lambdas and Functional Programming in C++

9min

Exploring Class Template Argument Deduction in C++

18min

Exploring User-Defined Literals and Custom Suffixes in Modern C++

2min

Exploring the C++ 20 Spaceship Operator for Simplifying Comparison Operations

2min

Concurrency and Co-routines in Modern C++

10min

Engagement Opportunities in the C++ Community and Sharing Resources

2min

Frances Buontempo, author of the new book Learn C++ by Example, discusses the C++ programming language, a widely used general-purpose programming language. Host Philip Winston spoke with Buontempo about where C++ fits into the landscape of existing programming languages and how recent C++ standards have changed things. They talk about specific language features such as lambdas, templates, concurrency, ranges, concepts along with tips for learning and using C++. Brought to you by IEEE Software and IEEE Computer Society.

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SE Radio 617: Frances Buontempo on Modern C++