C++ Standard Views - The Design, the Traps, and How to Use Them and How to Use Something Better

C++ Standard Views - The Design, the Traps, and How to Use Them and How to Use Something Better

Explore the intricacies of C++20 standard views in this comprehensive conference talk from ACCU 2023. Delve into the design, traps, and usage of these lightweight collections that refer to or own other collections like containers or ranges. Understand the tradeoffs in their design and the resulting pitfalls that make them challenging for both experienced and ordinary programmers. Learn why these issues arose, how to navigate the standardized views, and discover potential improvements and alternatives. Gain insights from Nico Josuttis, a renowned C++ expert and long-standing member of the C++ Standards Committee, as he addresses these critical questions and sparks important discussions about the future of C++ views.