May 18th 2016: C++ Modules - Spring Update

Time and Location

May 18th, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Steptoe Room, Cafeteria 40,
Microsoft Campus,
156th Ave NE,
Redmond, WA 98052.

Abstract

“Modules” are a frequently requested and long-awaited feature by C++ programmers. The basic idea is a direct language support for (a) expressing the boundaries and dependencies of program components; (b) isolating source codes from macro vagaries; (c) scaling compile time, especially for large projects, given the ubiquity of “headers-only” template libraries; (d) spur innovation and deployment of semantics-aware developer tools. I will give an overview of the design points, goals, with emphasis on how modules address the four major problems mentioned above. I will also address standardization process and implementation issues.

Bio

Gabriel Dos Reis is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, with interests in trustworthy software, programming tools and techniques. He is also a researcher and a longtime member of the C++ community.

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