What Do We Mean When We Say Nothing At All

Explore the nuances of C++ programming in this ACCU 2019 conference talk by Kate Gregory. Delve into the concept of "saying nothing" in code and how it can convey significant meaning. Learn about deliberate omissions of keywords and punctuation in C++ applications, such as not marking member functions as const or virtual, or not indicating pass-by-reference for parameters. Discover how to differentiate between oversights and intentional design decisions when reading code. Examine various instances where nothingness carries meaning and explore strategies to enhance the information conveyed through these deliberate omissions. Gain insights from Gregory's extensive experience in C++ development, teaching, and mentoring to improve your code communication skills and design practices.

Intro
Who Do We Write For?
Writing Code is a form of Communication
Reading Code
Well Written Code
Roger Orr's Favourite Code Snippet
Introducing
Saying Nothing Sometimes Speaks
Let's talk about these...
Maybe Unused
How Can You Be Clearer About Intent?
Context
Optional Return Statements
Parameter Passing
Omitting Parameter Names
Is A Raw Pointer Always A Non-owning Pointer?
What Does & Mean? *?
Is A Traditional for Loop Always Doing Something Odd?
Initializing
Communicate
What is Not in Your Code?
Nothingness