C++

The ISO C++ committee has completed technical work on C++26. This major release features compile-time reflection, significant memory safety enhancements (including hardened standard library operations), standardized contracts for functional safety, and the std::execution framework. Industry adoption is expected to be rapid, with work already commencing on C++29 to further advance memory safety and language security.

WiiFin is an experimental homebrew C++ client for Jellyfin designed for the Nintendo Wii. It utilizes GRRLIB and MPlayer CE to provide media streaming, featuring library browsing, transcoding-based playback, and secure authentication. The project is open-source under GPLv3 and provides binaries for both Wii and vWii consoles.

This manual provides a comprehensive introduction to Nintendo DS homebrew game development. It covers essential programming topics including hardware architecture, graphics engines, sprite management, input handling, and sound integration using C and C++ with the libnds library. It also explores the legal context and evolution of homebrew hardware development.

A new ocamlc patch enables compiling OCaml code into C++ templates, creating a purely functional execution environment. This unconventional approach leverages C++ template metaprogramming for computation, highlighting challenges with memory usage and performance, while exploring the potential for cross-language compatibility through template structures.

Dune 3D is a new open-source parametric 3D CAD application designed to address limitations in existing software like FreeCAD and Solvespace. By leveraging the Open CASCADE geometry kernel and Solvespace's solver, it aims to provide a superior user experience for 3D-printing projects, specifically focusing on workflow efficiency and advanced geometry handling like fillets and chamfers.

High memory consumption by AI models has renewed interest in memory optimization. Comparing a simple word-counting script, a native C++ implementation using string views and memory mapping achieves a 98.4% reduction in peak memory usage compared to a standard Python implementation, demonstrating the significant efficiency gains possible through low-level memory management and avoiding heavy language runtimes.

The author demonstrates how C++ coroutines, often dismissed as low-level or abstract, can simplify complex state machine logic in game development. By adopting a 'Unity-style' approach—using generators to manage sequential frames—developers can replace verbose state transition code with readable, linear functions, effectively simplifying game effect orchestration.

Craft is a lightweight build tool for C and C++ projects that simplifies dependency management and project configuration. By using a simple craft.toml file, it automatically generates CMake configuration and handles builds, eliminating the complexity of manual CMake management while offering a modern command-line interface.

This update explores ReXGlue, an innovative static recompilation tool for Xbox 360 games. Developer Tom explains how the project uses AOT compilation to convert PowerPC code into native C++ for PC, distinguishing it from traditional JIT-based emulation. The report also highlights the N64RecompLauncher and various updates to emulator projects like ShadPS4, RPCS3, and PPSSPP.

Tailslayer is a C++ library designed to mitigate DRAM refresh-induced tail latency by replicating data across independent memory channels. It utilizes hedged reads to fetch data from the fastest responding replica. The library supports customizable signal and work functions, providing developers with a high-performance tool to optimize memory read operations on hardware platforms like AMD, Intel, and Graviton.