1/10 C++ - An Introduction [2026]

About this episode

This episode introduces C++, its origins, and evolution through insights from practitioners.

This first episode is about introducing C++, where it started, how it evolved. You will hear from 2 practitioners: Klaus Iglberger (C++ coach/trainer) and Marc Hartung (tech lead at Dive in Berlin). Here are a few links for you to follow up on: https://www.stroustrup.com The Home Page of Bjarne Stroustrup who created C++. There are plenty of links for you to followhttps://isocpp.org/std/the-standard The C++ standard homepage https://www.mn.uio.no/tjenester/it/hjelp/programvare/simula/ve...

People in this episode

Host: Peter Schmidt

Guests: Klaus Iglberger, Marc Hartung

Topics covered

• C++
• programming
• software development
• technology evolution
• C++ coaching

Keywords

• C++
• programming language
• software engineering
• Klaus Iglberger
• Marc Hartung

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dive in Berlin, ISO C++

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