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Qt and Trivial Relocation (Part 2) -- Giuseppe D'Angelo

By Blog Staff | Jun 25, 2024 03:08 PM | Tags: None

In this installment we are going to explore the relationships between trivial relocation and move assignments.

Qt and Trivial Relocation (Part 2)

by Giuseppe D'Angelo

From the article:

Last time we started our investigation of trivial relocation by considering an important use-case: reallocating a vector. This happens when a vector reaches its capacity, but more storage is needed.

Let’s now consider a different operation: erasing an element from the middle of a QVector.

How do we go about it?

CppCon 2023 Let's Fix Sparse Linear Algebra with C++. It'll Be Fun and Easy! -- Benjamin Brock

By Blog Staff | Jun 24, 2024 11:11 AM | Tags: None

Registration is now open for CppCon 2024! The conference starts on September 15 and will be held in person in Aurora, CO. To whet your appetite for this year’s conference, we’re posting videos of some of the top-rated talks from last year's conference. Here’s another CppCon talk video we hope you will enjoy – and why not register today for CppCon 2024!

Lightning Talk: Let's Fix Sparse Linear Algebra with C++. It'll Be Fun and Easy!

by Benjamin Brock

Summary of the talk:

Sparse linear algebra is hard. There are a large variety of different sparse linear algebra formats, and they all require obtuse index arithmetic in order to use. But what if we could fix this? In this talk, I'll present an idea for "fixing sparse linear algebra" using customization points, the ranges library, and high-level multi-dimensional iteration.

CppCon 2023 Implementing Coroutines Using C++17 -- Alon Wolf

By Blog Staff | Jun 22, 2024 11:08 AM | Tags: None

Lightning Talk: Implementing Coroutines Using C++17

by Alon Wolf

Summary of the talk:

In this lightning talk, we will explore the journey of implementing coroutines in C++17 before they were added to the language in C++20.

The implementation uses macros, template metaprogramming, assembly functions, and more that resulting in working coroutines despite somewhat "horrible" code.

Discover how local variables within the coroutine body were leveraged to calculate frame sizes and ensure correct variable lifetimes during suspension, resumption, and destruction.

Pulling a Single Item From a C++ Parameter Pack by its Index -- Raymond Chen

By Blog Staff | Jun 21, 2024 02:21 PM | Tags: None

This article explores techniques to access specific elements within a C++ parameter pack by index. It delves into the use of std::tie for creating a tuple of lvalue references and explains how std::forward_as_tuple can preserve the original reference categories of the parameters. Additionally, it highlights a proposed feature in C++26, Pack Indexing, which aims to simplify this process significantly.

Pulling a Single Item From a C++ Parameter Pack by its Index

by Raymond Chen

From the article:

Suppose you have a C++ parameter pack and you want to pluck out an item from it by index.
template<int index, typename...Args>
void example(Args&&... args)
{
    // how do I access the index'th args parameter?
}
One solution is to use std::tie:
template<int index, typename...Args>
void example(Args&&... args)
{
    auto& arg = std::get<index>(
        std::tie(args...));
}

CppCon 2023 C++ Memory Model: from C++11 to C++23 -- Alex Dathskovsky

By Blog Staff | Jun 20, 2024 11:04 AM | Tags: None

C++ Memory Model: from C++11 to C++23

by Alex Dathskovsky

Summary of the talk:

In the realm of C++ development, threading and memory management play a crucial role in crafting highly parallel and optimized programs. However, the absence of a memory model in C++98 posed challenges. Thankfully, with the advent of C++11, significant changes were introduced, including the introduction of a memory model, which brought forth a plethora of new and exciting tools for developers to leverage. This talk aims to delve into the realm of the C++ memory model, showcasing the arsenal of tools at our disposal. Attendees will gain insights into how CPUs and compilers optimize code and understand the criticality of adhering to the memory model correctly. Practical guidelines on utilizing these tools effectively will also be explored.

Throughout the talk, we will illustrate practical examples and share best practices for utilizing the diverse set of tools now available to us. From atomic operations to memory barriers, we will explore the range of techniques that allow us to develop robust and thread-safe code.

This talk will also illustrate the newer tools from newer C++ standards like JThread and so this talk will show how memory model is used and how it advanced since C++11.

CppCon 2023 Help! My Expression Template Type Names Are Too Long! -- Braden Ganetsky

By Blog Staff | Jun 18, 2024 11:01 AM | Tags: None

Lightning Talk: Help! My Expression Template Type Names Are Too Long!

by Braden Ganetsky

Summary of the talk:

Even the name of this talk is too long! If we're ever working with expression templates, we can easily make type names long enough to slow down compilation time. Suddenly our "zero-overhead" expression templates start giving a large compile time overhead. I'll show off a C++20 trick to fix this problem.

Reminder: CppCon 2024 Early Bird ends on Friday

By Blog Staff | Jun 17, 2024 03:21 PM | Tags: None

The opening keynote of CppCon 2024 is just 89 days away!

If you're interested in savings, the Early Bird discount for on-line and on-site tickets is available until this Friday, June 21. After that tickets will still be available right up to the conference, but at the full ticket price.

To register for CppCon 2024 with the Early Bird discount, click this link this week.

For details of on-line and on-site tickets, see the Registration page which includes information about student registration discounts, group rates, the CppCon Academy (extra pre- and post-conference classes by world-renowned instructors), the diversity dinner, the "Meet the Presenters" banquet, and much more!

Why Can’t I Find the Injected Name of a Templated Class’s Templated Base Class? -- Raymond Chen

By Blog Staff | Jun 17, 2024 11:28 AM | Tags: None

Some time ago, I wrote about how injected class names were the C++ feature you didn’t even realize that you were using. Injected class names let you use the plain name for the class being defined without needing to fully qualify it with namespaces and template parameters. Furthermore, injected class names are public and can be inherited.

“But wait, I’m trying to use the injected class name of my base class, but the compiler won’t accept it.”

Why Can’t I Find the Injected Name of a Templated Class’s Templated Base Class?

by Raymond Chen

From the article:

Some time ago, I wrote about how injected class names were the C++ feature you didn’t even realize that you were using. Injected class names let you use the plain name for the class being defined without needing to fully qualify it with namespaces and template parameters. Furthermore, injected class names are public and can be inherited.

“But wait, I’m trying to use the injected class name of my base class, but the compiler won’t accept it.”
template<typename T>
struct Base
{
    Base(T value);
};

template<typename T>
struct Derived : Base<T>
{
    Derived(T value) : Base(value) {}
};
This generates a compiler error.

CppCon 2023 Filling the Bucket: Reading Code, C++ Code Interviews & Exams -- Amir Kirsh

By Blog Staff | Jun 16, 2024 10:57 AM | Tags: None

Lightning Talk: Filling the Bucket: Reading Code, C++ Code Interviews & Exams

by Amir Kirsh

Summary of the talk:

We are going to review and practice a reading code challenge. Reading code skills are quite important, maybe even more than writing code. So let's dive together into filling the bucket code reading challenge!

CppCon 2023 Back to Basics: The Rule of Five in C++ -- Andre Kostur

By Blog Staff | Jun 13, 2024 11:31 AM | Tags: None

Back to Basics: The Rule of Five in C++

by Andre Kostur

Summary of the talk:

Designing a class to behave correctly when copied and moved takes a lot of thought. The Core Guidelines provide guidance to streamline that work. In this talk we are going to look at the Core Guideline known as "the Rule of Five", how it came about, and is there anything better.