Concurrency in C++ - A Programmer’s Overview - Part 1 of 2

Explore the evolution of concurrency in C++ from C++11 to C++20 in this comprehensive conference talk. Gain insights into the C++ memory model, thread-safety guarantees, and essential concurrency primitives such as locks, barriers, conditions, and atomics. Learn how to leverage these features for maximum performance through live benchmarks. Discover parallel algorithms, C++20 coroutines, and lock-free programming techniques. Examine what works well, what to approach cautiously, and what to avoid in concurrent C++ programming. Conclude with a preview of potential concurrency features in C++23, equipping you with practical knowledge to enhance your concurrent programming skills in C++.

Concurrency in C++: A Programmer’s Overview (part 1 of 2) - Fedor Pikus - CppNow 2022