Core C++ :: F2F and HFT

Join us for a spring F2F meetup.
Hosted at the Istra Research offices in Lod.

More details soon.

הבעש"ט 6 לוד
בניין המכון הגיאופיסי
קומה 4
יש חנייה מוסדרת במקום.

C++ in HFT: Roi Barkan (Hebrew)

High Frequency Trading (HFT) is a branch in the finance industry where, among other things, success is dictated by the ability to perform computations with very low latency. In the HFT field there are cases where 1 microsecond is considered a long time, and can be the difference between profit or loss.
With such requirements, it isn't a wonder that C++ has become the main software language in the HFT space, with its unique ability to create complex analytical systems with full control of the hardware latency profile.
In this talk, I will introduce the field of HFT, and show three different computational challenges where every microsecond matters. Through each challenge we'll learn about micro-architecture elements such as caches, predictors, ram-coherency and prefetching.
Join me as we dive into the friction between software and hardware.

thread_local: Lifetime & Performance Deep Dive: Alex Vaisman
Ever wondered what really happens under the hood with thread_local in C++? What it means for performance, and the subtle lifetime pitfalls that can lead to elusive bugs? From scalar types to complex objects, you'll see how destruction order and performance matter.