https://a4z.noexcept.dev/Engineering the Craft2026-09-04T12:00:00ZHarald Achitzhttps://a4z.noexcept.dev/abouttag:a4z.noexcept.dev,2026-09-04:/blog/2026/09/04/swift-cpp-multiplatform-vcpkg.htmlMultiplatform Swift, with C++ dependencies via XCFramework, apt and vcpkg2026-09-04T12:00:00Z2026-09-04T12:00:00ZA (playground) Swift package that calls a C++ library on macOS, Linux and Windows. Each platform gets the C++ dependency from the tool that fits it, XCFramework, apt or vcpkg.tag:a4z.noexcept.dev,2026-09-01:/blog/2026/09/01/Tool-tip-reptyr.htmlTool tip: reptyr, for the forgetful shell user2026-09-01T12:00:00Z2026-09-01T12:00:00ZForgot to start a command in tmux? No worries, reptyr may be able to help you.tag:a4z.noexcept.dev,2026-06-03:/blog/2026/06/03/Why-Cpp26-Contracts-Might-Not-Work-for-All.htmlWhy C++26 Contracts might not work for all2026-06-03T12:00:00Z2026-06-03T12:00:00ZC++26 contains contracts, a much-discussed feature. They are useful, but not the best choice for every use case.tag:a4z.noexcept.dev,2026-05-23:/blog/2026/05/23/CMake-Run-Targets.htmlRun CMake executable targets via CMake2026-05-23T12:00:00Z2026-05-23T12:00:00ZA tiny CMake helper that builds a source file and adds a matching run-target for it.tag:a4z.noexcept.dev,2026-05-20:/blog/2026/05/20/The-Contract-Papers.html(Maybe) All The Contract Papers2026-05-20T12:00:00Z2026-05-20T12:00:00ZSome people might say that the upcoming {cpp} contracts feature is one of the best researched topics in {cpp}. I am not sure I agree, but a lot of work has gone into it.