Back to Basics: (Range) Algorithms in C++ - Klaus Iglberger - CppCon 2023

Explore the power of C++ algorithms in simplifying code and improving design with Klaus Iglberger's "Back to Basics" talk, covering range algorithms, reduce, accumulate, and more.

Key takeaways

C++ algorithms are often misunderstood, but they are essential for good software design.
Ranges and algorithms in C++ can greatly simplify code and improve code quality.
Using algorithms can improve readability and maintainability of code.
Reduce is an algorithm that can be used to simplify code.
Accumulate is another algorithm that can be used to simplify code.
The algorithm header is a great resource for learning about algorithms.
Good software design means using the right tool for the job.
Algorithms are reusable and can be composed together.
C++20 and later versions have improved algorithms and added new algorithms such as unseek.
Using algorithms can improve performance.
Algorithms can be used for parallel processing.
The algorithm header has many useful algorithms for common tasks.
Algorithms can be used to simplify code and make it more readable.
Using good software design practices can improve code quality.
C++ algorithms can be used to improve database management.
Algorithms can be used to sort data.
C++ algorithms can be used to search data.
Algorithms can be used to reduce data storage.

Back to Basics: (Range) Algorithms in C++ - Klaus Iglberger - CppCon 2023

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