Full Interview With the Creator of C++

By popular demand, and a request from the man himself, we’ve decided to release the full interview with esteemed computer scientist Bjarne Stroustrup (aka the creator of C++). We cover a bunch of topics so check the chapters to find what interests you the most! Filmed last year. Enjoy and happy trails!

P.S. Our main mic failed on this shoot, which is why the audio isn't the best - we recommend to not put it too loud and read the subs if you find it annoying.

00:00-02:42 Getting into programming
02:42-03:26 Programming being versatile
03:26-06:07 Industry changes
06:07-10:20 Inventing and maintaining C++
10:20-12:02 Key to making a successful language
12:02-16:04 Greatest lessons
16:14-20:06 Moving to the US
20:06-23:20 Advice to devs

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[devon]

“Programming Principles & Practice using C++” is my favorite technical textbook of all time. It's literally a masterpiece, full of knowledge and practical advice for programming and for life in general ❤

[briancollins]

Thank you for this. It was wonderful to hear Bjarne again after all these years. In 1976, when he was a grad student in Cambridge, he was my computer science undergrad supervisor - and extremely inspirational even then. I doubt my career would have gone as it did without his input.

[cpptip]

He is a great man. wish, all young programmers would watch this. not only C++ programmers need to watch this but also need the whole community to watch it and do what he adviced .

[andtkach]

I really enjoy listening and learning from Bjarne and people who really made our current technology world. Thank you so much.

[compilejs]

"One of the things I like about computing and programming in particular it's the best excuse for looking at any field because they already use computers and they all use some programming so a thing that keeps me going inside, visit places where they use c++ and see what they are doing.
So I get to CERN and to JPL and also lots of little places."
- bjarne stroustrup

[isaaccespedes]

(Before the interview) "No questions about Rust". No, but really, C++ was my real start with programming. I was taught Java at first, but C++ helped me truly understand programming. Thank you.

[dcnlyf]

I totally agree. I don't want to do web apps but 90% of tutotrials are geared towards web apps developement.

[alishapayne]

Thanks for putting the full interview!✌

[mahmoud-bakheet]

We wait a while for videos or full interviews but it's worth it ❤

[moksent]

That origin story in the beginning is the most relatable thing I've heard in a while 😂

[gevorkclockwork]

Какой прекрасный человек, нет не человек, а человечище!)

[alejandropereira]

Great interview. First Bjarne interview I've watched!

[hbflx]

after watching this amazing creator, am now deciding to check out C++, what a wonderful, smart person 😱

[JaDanBar]

The greatest computer scientist of our age

[mrlevybytes]

Always beware of the rug and what can pull the rug! Never know when it might be pulled out from under you.

[mister-ace]

I wish long live to C++, and you, Bjarne.

Just remember that there is no language that can replace C++, neither Rust nor Zig, or something like Carbon.

[greatviktor]

machine architecture and operating systems are very important

[SectorGeek]

I am curious... why don't you put the actual creator's name in the title?

[Richesterzao]

Alguem tem uma tradução dessa entrevista

[DavidW.-iswb]

Wait did he just mentioned Tardis when talking about time machines