Explore the state of package management in C++ in this comprehensive ACCU 2019 conference talk by Mathieu Ropert. Delve into the importance of package management for C++ development, examining current tools like Conan and VCPKG. Discover the challenges still facing the C++ community and learn strategies to make software more packageable and reusable. Gain insights from a French C++ expert with experience in video game development and build systems. Cover topics including workflow introduction, use cases for package management, binary and free platform considerations, existing ecosystems, encapsulation, the diamond problem, repository packaging, build dependencies, ABI compatibility, and debugging. Understand the future direction of C++ package management and its impact on keeping students engaged with the language.