Learn about generic programming and concepts, views & ranges with Nicolai Josuttis

By Meeting C++ | May 15, 2025 04:21 AM | Tags: training meetingcpp c++20

Meeting C++ is hosting two trainings on the 26th and 27th May with Nicolai Josuttis:

May 26th: Generic programming in C++ with templates and auto

Generic code is key for the success of C++. Almost all parts of the C++ standard library are implemented as templates and with auto. However, the uncertainty when seeing this code and when writing own code is high.

This online training will guide you through the most important elements of generic programming for ordinary application programmers. Based on the general approach for function templates and class templates we cover the more tricky topics like non-type template parameters, variadic templates and fold expressions, class template argument deduction, type traits, and SFINAE.

This can be used as perfect base for the training about C++20/C++23 concepts, which are covered in a training the day after.

 

May 27th: Concepts, Ranges, and Views - The New Way of Programming in C++

Concepts, ranges, and views, introduced with C++20 and extended with C++23, introduce a new way of programming with C++:

    Concepts establish a way to deal with requirements and constraints to simplify overloading and improve error messages of generic code. This sounds simple but changes the way we write code significantly.

    Ranges and views establish a new way to deal with collections and containers. Instead of using begin() and end(), we deal with the collections as a whole. This establishes new ways of data processing (such as defining pipelines) but also introduces new pitfalls and caveats.

Both features were designed together so that they benefit from each other:

    Ranges and views are implemented using concepts to behave well and help with their usage.

    As a consequence, standard concepts were designed according to a real non-trivial application of using them.

This full day tutorial guides you though these new features. The features are motivated and explained so that you understand purpose and design as well as how to use them in practice. This also implies to talk about the most important pitfalls (there are several) so that you avoid wasting time or getting even frustrated by unexpected behavior or strange errors.

 

You also can get both as two in one package.

The first Meeting C++ trainings in 2025

By Meeting C++ | Feb 18, 2025 03:23 AM | Tags: training meetingcpp community

With the success of the trainings after Meeting C++ 2024, I've decided to offer more opportunities for you to learn C++. Klaus Iglberger starts next week with C++ Software Design.

With these trainings following in March:

    Generic programming in C++ with templates and auto with Nicolai Josuttis (10th March, 1 day)
    Embedded C++ Basic Training with Richard Kaiser (10th March, 4 days)
    C++ Fundamentals You Wish You Had Known Earlier with Mateusz Pusz (13th March, 2 days)
    Concepts, Ranges, and Views - The New Way of Programming in C++ with Nicolai Josuttis (17th March, 1 day)
    Introduction to C++ - Five Day Online Training with Slobodan Dmitrovic (24th March, 5 days)
    Structured Concurrency in C++: A Hands-On Workshop (Coroutines + Senders/Receivers) with Mateusz Pusz (24th March, 2 days)

My goal is to offer a good set of trainings within a certain time frame each quarter with changing trainers. Ideally all within one week, but that doesn't match out all the time.

Adding trainings to Meeting C++ 2024

By Meeting C++ | Sep 17, 2024 09:25 AM | Tags: training meetingcpp community c++20

Meeting C++ now offers 4 trainings that align with Meeting C++ 2024, and will be held in the last week of November.

Adding C++ trainings to Meeting Cpp 2024

by Jens Weller

From the article:

Trainings listing

    C++ for C Developers - Migrating from C to C++ - a two day training by Slobodan Dmitrovic starting November 25th
    Program with GUTs - a half day training by Kevlin Henney on November 25th
    Generic programming in C++ with templates and auto - full day training by Nicolai Josuttis on November 28th
    Concepts, Ranges, and Views - The New Way of Programming in C++ - full day training by Nicolai Josuttis on November 29th

These 4 trainings focus on various important current aspects of C++. From the migration to C++ from C, which is also a great course if you migrate to Modern C++ from "C with classes" like code. Or a refresher on unit testing by Kevlin Henney himself. Nicolai Josuttis gives a two day training, which is also available as single days: on the first day generic programming with templates and auto is bringing you a referesher, while focusing on C++20 Concepts, Ranges and Views on the next day. I've made the decision that prices for trainings are now fixed, half/full day trainings are 499 € and two day trainings are 999 €, this already includes taxes and all fees from the ticketshop. Attending the trainings will let you learn great new ways to think about your code and it gives support Meeting C++!

C++ Trainings aligned with Meeting C++ 2021

By Meeting C++ | Jul 22, 2021 07:32 AM | Tags: training meetingcpp community

These trainings will go along with a talk at Meeting C++ 2021:

C++ Trainings at Meeting C++ 2021

by Jens Weller

From the article:

Today I can give you a first overview on the planned trainings that accompany Meeting C++ 2021. All trainings are held online, the date is chosen by the trainers.

This years Meeting C++ conference focuses on learning and giving you the best experience online. Meeting C++ has chosen some of the best trainers to give you an opportunity to learn even more about C++ in 2021. Rainer Grimm, Patricia Aas and Slobodan Dmitrovic are the trainers for the first 3 fantastic courses.

Announcing Meeting C++ Trainings!

By Meeting C++ | May 13, 2020 06:53 AM | Tags: training meetingcpp learning intermediate efficiency community c++17 c++14 c++11 basics advanced

Meeting C++ Trainings - a site for online trainings launched on Monday:

Announcing the start of Meeting C++ Trainings

by Jens Weller

From the article:

Meeting C++ organizes now its own online trainings, learn C++ from the leading experts!

You can choose trainings from several trainers and participate in the training you need online. Both half day and full day trainings are available. Right now the listed trainings start by mid June and go into July, but soon also Trainings in August and September will be available. My goal is to offer 1-2 Trainings per trainer in one quarter...

"Modern C++ Template Programming" with Nicolai Josuttis

By Meeting C++ | May 2, 2018 02:19 AM | Tags: workshop training templates meetingcpp intermediate c++17 c++14 c++11 advanced

Meeting C++ 2018 offers also a workshop with Nicolai Josuttis:

Modern C++ Template Programming

by Jens Weller

From the article:

Each and every C++ programmer uses templates. Containers such as vector<> or array<>, strings, algorithms such as sort(), iterators, and I/O streams are all implemented as generic code. Modern C++ adds type traits, smart pointers, and template member functions such as emplace(), and generic lambdas as a tricky form of generic code.

Nevertheless the knowledge and understanding of how to implement and use templates is very limited and each and every programmer is sooner or later getting uncertain.

This workshop therefore discusses templates for a whole day to make clear what it means to use templates and how to use them in practice. As a result the general understanding of templates will be improved and generic code might become more helpful and less surprising.

The Boost C++ Master Class with Boris Schäling

By DavidF | Nov 30, 2017 07:18 AM | Tags: training boost advanced

Boris Schäling offers a new C++ master class.

The Boost C++ Master Class

by Boris Schäling

About the training:

Welcome to a 2-day training that strives to deepen your understanding of the Boost C++ Libraries. As of today, the Boost C++ Libraries are the most important stepping stone if you want to increase your productivity as a C++ developer and significantly improve the quality of your code. In-depth knowledge of the Boost C++ Libraries empowers you to write code that is shorter, more expressive, less error-prone, more agile, and more future proof.

Boris Schäling is one of the world’s leading professional Boost C++ expert. He has seen multiple times how detailed knowledge of the Boost C++ Libraries can turn a C++ developer into an exceptional C++ developer. Boris Schäling is an active member of the Boost community. He is the author of the book "The Boost C++ Libraries" and responsible for the website theboostcpplibraries.com.

The training is for intermediate and advanced C++ developers. Advantage if you have some experience with the Boost libraries (prior knowledge of Boost helpful, but not required).

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend this 2-day course, to be held in Stockholm on the 13th-14th March, 2018. Please notice there are a limited number of seats.

An update on the Meeting C++ Workshop Day

By Meeting C++ | Jul 25, 2016 08:09 AM | Tags: training intermediate experimental boost

I finally can announce that the workshops will end with talks by James McNellis and Michael Caisse:

An Update on the workshop day

by Jens Weller

From the article:

Michael Caisse - boost.fusion: power to the tuples

    Tuples provide heterogeneous, compile-time containers; however, they can be difficult to use at run-time. Boost.Fusion brings together compile-time and run-time semantics to produce the STL of the meta-programming world. It is the machinery behind several Boost libraries and is a common element in many of the solutions provided by Ciere Consulting.

James McNellis - Practical C++ Coroutines

    One of the most interesting new features being proposed for C++ standardization is coroutines, formerly known as “resumable functions”. C++ coroutines are designed to be highly scalable, highly efficient (no overhead), and highly extensible, while still interacting seamlessly with the rest of the C++ language.

Announcing the Meeting C++ Workshop Day!

By Meeting C++ | Aug 31, 2015 02:22 AM | Tags: training intermediate conference community basics

I finally can announce the Meeting C++ Workshop day on Dec. 3rd in front of the Meeting C++ Conference:

Announcing the Meeting C++ Workshop Day!

by Jens Weller

From the article:

For the first time ever, I do organize a Workshop Day in front of Meeting C++! This is going to be a fun day giving you the knowledge of either C++ in embedded or parallelism.

While some details are still in the making, I already can announce that the speakers of the parallelism workshop are Thomas Heller, Boris Schäling and Michael Wong! The embedded workshop will feature a hands on session from KDAB "Creating HMI for embedded devices with C++ and Qt/QML" by Tobias Koenig.

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KDAB starts the C++ roadshow across the US in September

By Meeting C++ | Aug 26, 2015 11:47 AM | Tags: training c++14 c++11 basics

KDAB offers his current C++11/14 course, a two day training for just $499:

C++ US Roadshow

by KDAB

Details:

In September, well-known software trainers KDAB, will visit Boston, Chicago, Austin and the Bay Area with a 2 day training class designed for seasoned C++ users on “What’s new in C++11 and C++14?” for just $499 per person.

What’s in it for me?

The importance of C++11/C++14 in the C++ ecosystem is growing fast and inevitably will become the version most used before long. Every professional developer should invest in learning it and introducing its benefits into projects...