Forthcoming update of C++ will include a standard library module named std. Attention of the ISO C++ Committee now turns to C++ 26. Credit: Thinkstock C++ 23, a planned upgrade to the popular programming language, is now feature-complete, with capabilities such as standard library module support. On the horizon is a subsequent release, dubbed C++ 26. The ISO C++ Committee in early February completed technical work on the C++ 23 specification and is producing a final document for a draft approval ballot, said Herb Sutter, chair of the committee, in a blog post on February 13. The standard library module is expected to improve compilation. Other features slated for C++ 23 include simplifying implicit move, fixing temporaries in range-for loops, multidimensional and static operator[], and Unicode improvements. Also featured is static constexpr in constexpr functions. The full list of features can be found at cppreference.com. Many features of C++ 23 already have been implemented in major compilers and libraries, Sutter said. A planned C++ 26 release of the language, meanwhile, is slated to emphasize concurrency and parallelism. Stackful coroutines also are slotted for C++ 26, according to February 20 blog post by ISO C++ committee member Antony Poluhkin. Approvals for C++ 26 features are expected to begin in June. Also sought for post-C++ 23 is work on contracts and SIMD execution, as well as overall improved safety and security. C++ 23 has been dubbed the “pandemic edition” of the language, with work on it going on during that ordeal. Predecessor C++ 20 was completed in February 2020, with final technical approval following in September of that year. Founded in 1979, C++ recently was named Tiobe Programming Language of the Year for 2022 by the Tiobe Index of language popularity. A recent critique of the memory safety of C++ and the predecessor C language by the US National Security Agency drew a sharp rebuke from C++ designer Bjarne Stroustrup. Stroustrup lauded the C++ language’s use in applications such artificial intelligence/machine learning, aerospace, and bio-medicine. Related content analysis Beyond the usual suspects: 5 fresh data science tools to try today The mid-month report includes quick tips for easier Python installation, a new VS Code-like IDE just for Python and R users, and five newer data science tools you won't want to miss. By Serdar Yegulalp Jul 12, 2024 2 mins Python Programming Languages Software Development analysis Generative AI won’t fix cloud migration You’ve probably heard how generative AI will solve all cloud migration problems. It’s not that simple. Generative AI could actually make it harder and more costly. By David Linthicum Jul 12, 2024 5 mins Generative AI Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing news HR professionals trust AI recommendations HireVue survey finds 73% of HR professionals trust AI to make candidate recommendations, while 75% of workers are opposed to AI making hiring decisions. By Paul Krill Jul 11, 2024 3 mins Technology Industry Careers how-to Safety off: Programming in Rust with `unsafe` What does it mean to write unsafe code in Rust, and what can you do (and not do) with the 'unsafe' keyword? The facts may surprise you. By Serdar Yegulalp Jul 11, 2024 8 mins Rust Programming Languages Software Development Resources Videos