C++ Modules and Large-Scale Development

Explore the impact of C++ modules on large-scale software development in this ACCU 2019 conference talk by John Lakos. Delve into how modules will revolutionize program architecture, code organization, and deployment strategies. Learn about stable migration techniques for transitioning large codebases to module-based systems while maintaining compatibility with traditional header files. Gain insights from Lakos, a renowned expert in large-scale C++ development and author of influential books on the subject, as he shares his expertise on improving compilation speeds, reducing preprocessor reliance, and enhancing overall software design through the use of C++ modules.

Introduction
Abstract
Components
External Linkage
What is Linkage
Binding
Relationships
Pointless
Point in Name Only
Physical Dependencies
Level Numbers
Physical Design
Design Imperatives
No longdistance friendship
Colocating public classes
Iterators
Single Solution
Hierarchy of Solutions
Flea on an Elephant
Insulation
Encapsulation
Insulated
Hierarchical Reuse