C++ Lambdas, Threads, std::async and Parallel Algorithms

by Bartlomiej Filipek

In articles about lambda expression (like this one from last week on my page), it’s easy to show examples where the lambda runs on the same thread as the caller. But how about asynchronous cases? What if your lambda is called on a separate thread? What problems you might encounter there.

Read on and let’s explore this topic...

Registration for CppCon 2020 is Open

by Jon Kalb

2020 has a been a challenging year for all of us. As C++ programmers with in-demand skills and, for most of us, the ability to work from home, we are better off than many, but it hasn’t been easy for any of us...

How to ask for C++ coding help

by Kate Gregory

Lately a lot of people have been asking me for help as they write C++ code. I’m usually happy and able to help. There are times, though, when I either cannot help, or choose not to help. I thought it might be helpful to explain some of these a little. It’s quite likely that other members of the community have a similar set of guidelines in their heads for when they do and don’t help people with code...