Component Programming in the D Programming Language

Explore component programming in the D programming language through this 45-minute conference talk from GOTO Aarhus 2012. Delve into the challenges of creating independent, robust, high-performance, and reusable software components. Learn how D's features enable the creation of best-of-breed components that easily integrate and allow for user customization and compiler optimization. Discover the evolution of component design, from files and filters to more sophisticated approaches. Examine various range types, including forward, bidirectional, and random access ranges. Gain insights into using templates, reducers, and essential language features for effective component programming. This presentation by Walter Bright, a compiler and programming language developer, offers valuable knowledge for software architects and developers seeking to improve their component-based programming skills.

Introduction
Reusable Software
What is a Component?
Files and Filters
Not Perfect
Rather Than An Assembly Line
The Next Design
Back To The Drawing Board
Summing Up Requirements
Read From stdin, Write to stdout
Forward Range
Bidirectional Range
Random Access Range
Using a Template
Current Status
Reducers
Language Features Needed