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Guidelines Support Library Review: span--Marius Bancila

Explanations on the span:

Guidelines Support Library Review: span<T>

by Marius Bancila

From the article:

The Guidelines Support Library is a Microsoft implementation of some of the types and functions described in the C++ Core Guidelines maintained by the Standard C++ Foundation. Among the types provided by the GSL is span<T> formerly known as array_view<T>. This article is an introduction to this type.

C++ User Group Meetings in March

The monthly overview on upcoming C++ User Group meetings at Meeting C++:

C++ User Group meetings in March 2016

by Jens Weller

From the article:

A new month, and more C++ User Groups are meeting! There are more details about running your own user group at the C++ User Group page of Meeting C++. My list of User Groups contains now 65 groups, which of the most have been active in the last year, some do not meet every month but most do. This month it is again 25 User Groups which have announced their meetings sofar!

During February I found 3 new C++ User Groups: Sofia, Hannover, Nantes.

The meetings...

CppCon 2016 registration is open

The early bird registration for the upcoming CppCon 2016 in September is open.

 
 

Early Bird registration

The big new is that there are six classes that will be held on the Saturday and Sunday before the conference. Attendees can choose between classes on the Core Guidelines, concurrency, embedded developement, C++11/14, Qt/Widgets, and low-latency programming taught by some of the best instructors in the industry.

Registration opportunties also include a field trip to Seattle's Living Computer Museum, attending the Standards Committee's Study Group on game development and low-latency, and getting logo'ed shirts.

C++ User Group Meetings in February

The monthly listing of upcoming C++ User Group meetings at Meeting C++:

C++ User Group Meetings in February

by Jens Weller

From the article

The monthly overview on the upcoming C++ User Group meetings! In the shortest month of the year there are still 21 C++ User Groups which are meeting!

There are 7 new C++ User Groups: Sofia, Ho Chi Minh, Iasi, Noida, Macedonia, Buenos Aires, Stuttgart / Ludwigsburg (Qt).

C++ in 2016

A short overview on what is to expect from C++ in 2016:

C++ in 2016

by Jens Weller

From the article:

Like in the previous years, a short outlook into the fresh year regarding C++...

LLVM/Clang Sprint hosted by Bloomberg

Come and have fun hacking on LLVM, Clang and other projects in the LLVM ecosystem!

Clang/LLVM Sprint Weekend in New York and London

Bloomberg is hosting a sprint weekend on the 6th & 7th of February 2016 in New York and London.

Entrance is free, registration is required! Internet access, food, beverages and mentors will be provided. Bring your own laptop and C++ skills.

"Quick Start" sessions will be provided for those who are new to the project. It's a great opportunity to learn and contribute!

The sessions will run on Saturday from 10:00-22:00 and on Sunday from 10:00-17:00. There will be no access to the facilities between 22:00 on Saturday evening and 10:00 Sunday morning.

New York: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clangllvm-sprint-hosted-by-bloomberg-registration-20770403837

London: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clangllvm-sprint-hosted-by-bloomberg-registration-20710913901