Cppfront: Midsummer Update
Herb Sutter updated on cppfront, an experimental C++ project enhancing safety and simplicity. Recent releases include new syntax features and improvements, with plans for regular updates and community involvement.
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Herb Sutter provided an update on cppfront, an experimental C++ syntax project aimed at enhancing safety and simplicity in C++. Over the winter and spring, he worked on a related essay and keynote about C++ memory safety, which will influence cppfront's development. The project has seen several releases, with version 0.7.0 launched on March 16, 2024, introducing a new function syntax, support for C++23 and draft C++26 headers, and improvements in contract handling. Version 0.7.1, released on July 10, 2024, added non-UFCS member call syntax, allowed for easier type deduction, and improved compile times for heavy reflection tasks. The latest version, 0.7.2, released on July 27, 2024, introduced range operators, a compile-time regex metafunction, support for function types, and delimited hexadecimal escapes from C++23. Sutter emphasized the importance of community contributions and the establishment of documentation for cppfront. Looking ahead, he plans to continue regular releases and will present updates at CppCon, focusing on C++26 progress, memory safety issues, and cppfront developments. Sutter's ongoing efforts aim to make C++ safer and more user-friendly, reflecting a commitment to evolving the language in response to community needs and modern programming challenges.
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