Debugging Challenges
Bjarne discusses the complexities of debugging in C++, emphasizing the trade-off between optimal code and readability. He explains how modern compilers perform various optimizations that can obscure the code during debugging, leading to a preference for turning off optimizations. The conversation also touches on the importance of generating efficient code, particularly when using templates, to ensure that operations are as direct as possible.In this clip
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Bjarne Stroustrup: C++ | Lex Fridman Podcast #48
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