VIScon Workshop: Extend C++ with GCC Plugins
Event start time 12.10.2024 13:00
Event end time 12.10.2024 15:00
This event is only available for VIScon Symposium or Hackathon participants, as well as Helpers! Please sign up for one of these events first!
C++ has many features but sometimes we want more.
GCC has a little-known ability for users to add their own compiler features. This has some of the benefits of custom code generation without extra build steps or other downsides like having to maintain a custom build of the compiler.
We will present one GCC plugin we use in production and explain how it helps us achieve high runtime performance without waiting for the next release of GCC which incorporates our enhancement natively. We will then guide workshop participants to create their very own C++ extensions such as custom attributes.
Additional slots might become available later on. Please use the waiting list!
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Details and Prerequisites
Workshops may require items VIScon cannot provide (e.g., a Laptop) which you have to bring with you or to set up something (e.g., install software) that would otherwise take up a significant chunk of the workshop. You may also need knowledge in certain fields (e.g., how to program in a specific language). All of this information can be found in the following paragraphs, so you can decide whether you want/can participate in this workshop, or not.
What you have to bring to the workshop:
- a laptop
What you have to do before the workshop:
- install GCC
Knowledge requirements(/recommendations) for this workshop:
- at least intermediate knowledge in C or C++
FAQ
Why can't I sign up for this workshop?
If you signed up for the main event after the early access deadline (8:00pm, 19th of September), you can sign up from the 22nd of September. But don't worry, we will send you a reminder when the sign up opens. Early access is our way to thank early supporters!
The fine print
By participating you agree that pictures can be taken of you that could be used for VIS-Purposes (VISIONEN, Instagram, etc)
By participating, you agree to adhere by the VIS Code of Conduct
Every participant is responsible for their own insurance
All statements are made without guarantee
In general, there are no refunds
Event organisers
Main event organiser Niklas Tischler