Austin C/C++ Presentations - Understanding and Using Generic Libraries in C++

Join us at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1st as Paul Fultz II presents "Understanding and Using Generic Libraries in C++!" Doors will open at 6:30 so please arrive ahead of time so we can get ready.

Since the introduction of Standard Template Library in C++, generic programming has introduced a new way of C++ development that differs from the traditional object-oriented approach. For those unfamiliar with generic programming, trying to use these libraries can seem like programming in the "dark". This presentation will show how generic libraries are structured in C++, and compare them with the object-oriented approach. Then we will take a look at some commonly used generic libraries in C++, and how we can extend them.

Paul Fultz II has developed in C++ professionally and personally in a variety of fields including DSP, web development, and desktop applications. He has developed in other languages as well such as Java, C#, Python, and Javascript but is the most passionate about C++ which combines correctness, expressiveness, and performance together. He has developed many useful open-source C++ projects including Linq in C++, a concept and trait creation library called Tick, and clang completion plugin for the Sublime Text.

The talk will take place at Rackspace's Austin office, located on the East side of IH-35 right before Rundberg and after Henna Chevrolet (there is a sign for Rackspace which is visible from the highway). Feel free to park in the same lot as the big Rackspace flag.