The C++ programming language is now 25 years old, and used by millions
of programmers. Developing such a language is a challenging business.
I will present a personal view of some of the factors that were and
still are critical for C++'s sustained success. Many of the ideals and
principles that were applied -- with varying degrees of success --
involve non-technical concerns. Real-world language evolution differs
significantly from "green field" and "blue sky" design, since it
requires long-term evolution in a world of shifting external pressures
rather than specifying an ideal design once and for all.
Date and Time
Thursday February 10, 2005 4:00pm -
5:30pm
Location
Computer Science Small Auditorium (Room 105)
Event Type
Speaker
Bjarne Stroustrup, from Texas A&M
Host
Brian Kernighan