Tools and Techniques To Stay Up-to-date With Modern C++
summary
Practical ways to keep up: use Docker containers for isolated compilers and builds so you can try GCC/Clang versions without polluting the system; write tiny unit tests with frameworks like Catch or lest to explore features (structured bindings, tuple/struct unpacking) and verify behavior; script with libclang/Python to generate or inspect single‑header versions of libraries; follow curated sources (Reddit, CppCon trip reports, Meeting C++, CppCast) and use committee papers selectively rather than trying to read everything.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction and speaker background
- 1:56Self-education in modern C++
- 10:17Self-assessment for learning
- 15:25Return on effort in learning
- 16:30Imposter syndrome in C++
- 18:25Reliable information sources
- 23:29Defining modern C++
- 26:51Challenges with C++ dependencies
- 28:44Docker for C++ development
- 32:41Unit testing for learning
- 38:35Adapting to rapid change
- 40:29Q&A and closing remarks
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