Enough String View to Hang Ourselves

Enough String View to Hang Ourselves

Explore the challenges and solutions for managing multiple string types in C++ applications through a case study of a 15-year-old Windows application. Learn how to navigate the complexities of using std::string alongside platform-specific string types, such as CString, Platform::String, and QString. Discover the potential benefits and pitfalls of using C++17's std::string_view as a solution to string-related problems. Gain insights into modernizing legacy C++ projects to C++17 standards using tools like clang-tidy and "Clang Power Tools". Examine strategies for maintaining type safety and memory safety while optimizing performance when working with different string representations across various parts of a large-scale application.