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Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++, discusses how the standardization of the language began under ANSI rules due to the need for organizations to rely on an unbiased platform, free from ownership by another corporation that could be a competitor.
1:19:15 - 1:20:59 (01:44)
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Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++, discusses how the standardization of the language began under ANSI rules due to the need for organizations to rely on an unbiased platform, free from ownership by another corporation that could be a competitor.
ChapterShipping Cycles in Business
EpisodeBjarne Stroustrup: C++
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The process for joining technical organizations typically involves a small fee and attending a few meetings a year to discuss technical topics and vote on proposals.
1:20:59 - 1:22:06 (01:07)
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The process for joining technical organizations typically involves a small fee and attending a few meetings a year to discuss technical topics and vote on proposals. Each organization typically allows one vote per organization or individual to avoid dominance by larger entities.
ChapterShipping Cycles in Business
EpisodeBjarne Stroustrup: C++
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The process of language design decisions involves a group of people coming to a consensus and having their decisions approved by a second group.
1:22:06 - 1:25:41 (03:34)
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The process of language design decisions involves a group of people coming to a consensus and having their decisions approved by a second group. Community agreement is crucial since the development of a language has a significant impact on how global systems operate.
ChapterShipping Cycles in Business
EpisodeBjarne Stroustrup: C++
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Frequent shipping provides predictability and allows implementers to have a target to deliver on.
1:25:41 - 1:28:21 (02:40)
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Frequent shipping provides predictability and allows implementers to have a target to deliver on. Shipping often also reduces the time it takes to identify and fix errors.