April 17th, 2019: The Joys and Trials of Writing Cross-Platform C++ Code

Special Announcements

THIS MEETING IS AT A SPECIAL TIME ON A WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM - ONE HALF HOUR LATER THAN NORMAL!

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Time and Location

April 17th, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Room 1083, Building 30, Map to building 30,
Microsoft Campus,
156th Ave NE,
Redmond, WA 98052.

Title

The Joys and Trials of Writing Cross-Platform C++ Code - Let Tools Help!

Abstract

Writing high-quality error-free C++ code is a challenging task, let alone when having to juggle multiple platforms at the same time! In this session we will be exploring the many challenges in cross-platform C++ development and how tools can help. What options do I have if my production environment is different than my dev-box? Can I be as productive when working with remote Linux machines? How can I efficiently build and debug CMake projects and how can I acquire open-source libraries? Come see what Visual Studio 2019, Visual Studio Code, CMake, WSL, Vcpkg and more have to offer to make your C++ development much easier in this demo-heavy talk.

Speaker Bio

Marc Goodner is a Program Manager on the C++ team at Microsoft. In that role he is has helped bring C++ support for remote Linux machines, local cross compiling for microcontrollers, and Azure Sphere support to Visual Studio.

A Word From Our Sponsor

Protingent is a Technical Staffing Firm focused in the areas of IT and Engineering with offices in Bellevue, WA., Portland, Oregon and the San Francisco Bay area. We have been building relationships with engineers and technology companies since 2002. We consistently strive for excellence in our customer service and ability to provide fulfilling opportunities to engineers, while bringing top talent to companies developing cutting-edge products. Protingent is an employee owned company that believes in the power of positive, long-term relationships.

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