Learn C++ by Example • Frances Buontempo & Matt Godbolt

Presenters Frances Buontempo Matt Godbolt Source GOTO podcast Relearning C++: Navigating the Modern Landscape with Fran Buontempo 🚀💡 Welcome to the GoTo Book Club! Today, we dive into the fascinating world of C++ with the brilliant Frances Buontempo, author of “Learn C++ by Example.” Hosted by Matt Godbolt, this conversation unpacks the complexities of modern C++ and Fran’s unique, engaging approach to teaching. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by C++ or lost track since the C++11 era, this post is for you! ...

March 20, 2026 · 6 min

Modern X86 Assembly Language Programming • Daniel Kusswurm & Matt Godbolt

Presenters Matt Godbolt Daniel Kusswurm Source GOTO podcast Unleashing the Beast Within: Why x86 Assembly and SIMD Still Reign Supreme in C++ 🚀 Ever feel like your C++ code is leaving performance on the table? You’re not alone! In a recent deep dive on the GoTo Podcast’s “Book Club,” host Matt Godbolt sat down with Daniel Kusswurm, author of “Modern x86 Assembly,” to unravel the secrets of unlocking peak performance. The star of the show? The enduring power of x86 assembly language, especially when supercharged with SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) extensions. Forget the notion that assembly is dead; it’s more relevant than ever for tackling those gnarly performance bottlenecks. 💡 ...

January 16, 2026 · 7 min