Everything You Want to Know About C - C++ Pre-Processor but Couldn't Ask

Everything You Want to Know About C - C++ Pre-Processor but Couldn't Ask

Dive into an in-depth exploration of the C/C++ pre-processor in this 41-minute conference talk by Jon Jagger at NDC Conferences. Begin with standard pre-processor usage examples and learn to avoid common traps and pitfalls. Progress to examining non-standard applications, discovering ingenious techniques and brute force methods to overcome well-known restrictions. Culminate the journey by writing FizzBuzz entirely using the pre-processor, demonstrating its surprising capabilities and potential Turing completeness. Gain valuable insights into this powerful tool that can do more than most developers realize.