C++: what comes next?
summary
C++ successor experiment called Carbon Language aims for bi‑directional C++ interop by invoking clang to turn headers into modules and by emitting C++ header modules back, uses introducer keywords like fn and var, makes parameters immutable by default and uses explicit pointers for mutation, and adds definition-checked generics (interfaces) instead of template duck typing. Project ships an abstract interpreter called Carbon Explorer at carbon.compilerexplorer.com as a demo, has no finished compiler yet, and uses pull requests + a three‑person lead team for governance.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Start
- 8:59C++ evolution process makes improvements even more difficult
- 18:45Carbon - the language
- 30:27Powerful, definition-checked generics.
- 39:34Carbon - the project
- 41:27Modern open-source development model
- 45:42Carbon Explorer
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