Episode 312: The C++26 Contracts Fiasco

In this episode, Conor and Bryce chat with Zach Laine about the C++26 contracts fiasco.

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• ADSP: The Podcast: Twitter
• Conor Hoekstra: LinkTree / Bio
• Bryce Adelstein Lelbach: Twitter BlueSky

About the Guest:

Zach Laine has been using C++ in industry for 15 years, focusing on data visualization, numeric computing, games, generic programming, and good library design. He finds the process of writing bio blurbs to be a little uncomfortable.

Employer as of recording: LSEG

Show Notes

Date Recorded: 2026-10-28
Date Released: 2026-11-13

• C++26 Contracts
• P4433 - Do not remove Contracts from C++26
• Reddit Discussion on P4433
• P4454 - When a language’s creator and its steward body strongly disagree: C++26 post-DIS, historical experience, and paths forward
• Reddit Discussion on P4454
• C++26 Reflection

Intro Song Info

Miss You by Sarah Jansen
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