Improving application design with std::variant and templates

📢 Main event starts at 18:30 CET
✨ Robert Schimkowitsch's test run for his presentation at ACCU on Sea!

In this talk, we explore combining template techniques with std::variant. The result? Extensible code with less boilerplate.

We cover the basics of the subject area, then introduce an example inspired by my own work experience. As we dive into some key code snippets essential to the overall design, we identify problems, then figure out how to solve them. On this journey, we learn about breaking dependencies, ergonomic use of distinct data types and replacing duplicate code with a single implementation. We look at template instantiations to visualize and understand both the compile-time and run-time aspects of our code. Finally, we evaluate the code design impact of our changes, what benefits they gave us, and what alternative options we could have used instead.

After this talk, you will have a firm grasp on techniques that make std::variant even more useful in practice. This will give you more options for your next application subsystem design. You do not need prior knowledge of either std::variant or writing template code.

🪙 We appreciate any voluntary donations on-site.
⏱️ Arrive early for pre-socializing—simple snacks and drinks will be provided.
🍕 After the event, we will relocate to a pizzeria (at your own expense).