This time, we’d like to extend our gratitude to the TU Wien Alumni Club for making it possible to host our meetup at the Vienna University of Technology. As an alum myself, it’s inspiring to see the university take on the responsibility of bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology, academia, students, and the broader public community. We’re excited to continue fostering this valuable relationship.
C++ News
Special thanks to my Rob for delivering the insightful C++ news section. As always, his updates on the latest developments in the world of C++ were both informative and engaging, keeping us all up to speed with what’s happening in the ecosystem.
Boost 1.86 Released:
(https://www.boost.org/users/history/version_1_86_0.html)
- A significant update to the popular Boost C++ libraries.
- Focuses on improvements to existing libraries, rather than introducing new ones.
- Many libraries now require C++11 or 14 compilers for better performance and features.
Formatting Library Shrinks to 14k! (https://vitaut.net/posts/2024/binary-size/)
- Exciting news for embedded developers!
- A popular formatting library for C++ has significantly reduced its size to a mere 14k.
- This lightweight library offers a safe and fast alternative to traditional C/C++ IO streams, with complete Unicode support.
Meeting C++ (Berlin) Schedule Announced: (https://meetingcpp.com/mcpp/schedule/)
- Get ready for the annual C++ conference in Berlin!
- The preliminary schedule for talks and events is now available online.
C++ Should Be C++? (David Sankel): (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTw0q3WfdNs)
- This thought-provoking talk by David Sankel critiques the direction of C++.
- Be prepared for some challenging questions about the future of the language.
Rappel: Compose Algorithms, Not Iterators (Google): (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W_5bHdkPW7c)
- An interesting alternative to ranges by Google called Rappel.
- This approach focuses on composing algorithms rather than iterators.
- Library not (yet) publicly available, but the talk might change your way of thinking about similar concepts.
ADSP – The Podcast: Interview with Kevlin Henney (https://adspthepodcast.com/)
- An in-depth conversation with C++ and programming legend Kevlin Henney.
- Hear Kevlin’s insights on a wide range of topics, including C++, Python, algorithms, libraries, and systems programming.
- This interview is a must-listen for any programmer looking to expand their skill set.
Main Track
We were also thrilled to have Thommsch present a preview of his talk, Bridging the Gap: Writing Portable Programs for CPU and GPU using CUDA, which he will be delivering at CppCon 2024, just a week after our meetup. This was a unique opportunity to get an inside look at his cutting-edge work and the approach he is bringing to the wider C++ community.
Finally, a big shout-out to the community for delivering such valuable feedback during the Q&A session. Your questions and insights helped shape the discussion and contributed to refining Thommsch’s presentation for the benefit of the entire C++ community.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event!