Learning from C++ Juniors’ Mistakes - ACCU 2022

Explore common mistakes made by junior C++ developers in this comprehensive conference talk from ACCU 2022. Learn to identify, prevent, and address typical errors through case studies and code examples. Discover how unnecessary C++ tools can complicate code, why "reinventing the wheel" is problematic, and how to recognize poor design and implementation. Gain insights into effective code review techniques and mentoring strategies to help beginners rapidly improve their C++ skills. Benefit from the expertise of Amir Kirsh, a seasoned lecturer and practitioner, as he shares valuable lessons from his experience in academia and industry.

Intro
The Transition
Questions
Coding by example
Another example
Example from the book
Coding by examples
Code mistakes
Fast and slow thinking
Should an excel snippet be tested
Trial and error debugging
C but its not an argument
Examples are problematic
Dont use examples
Legal note
Out of bounds access
Syllabus
Exercise
Demo Project
Example Project
Mistakes
LoadUnload
Helper function
Simplify boolean
Duplicate code