Argot - Simplifying Variants, Tuples, and Futures
Explore a comprehensive conference talk from C++Now 2018 that delves into the Argot library, designed to simplify working with tuples, variants, and futures in C++. Learn how this library aims to address common frustrations experienced by programmers when dealing with these powerful abstractions. Discover techniques for easily performing complex variant visitation, expanding tuples beyond the capabilities of std::apply, and forming continuations with futures without writing complicated .then() chains. Gain insights into the library's potential to enhance C++ programming by enabling operations previously thought impossible. The speaker, Matt Calabrese, a Google software engineer and member of the Boost Steering Committee, presents an updated version of a library proposed for C++ standardization, offering valuable knowledge for C++ developers looking to streamline their code and improve productivity when working with these fundamental concepts.