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# Why Iterators Got It All Wrong — and what we should use instead

An analysis of a million lines of code reveals a fundamental flaw: C++ iterators conflate elements and borders. Discover how strict semantic separation eliminates ambiguity in modern ranges.

- **Speakers:** [Arno Schoedl](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@arno-schoedl)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024
- **Published:** August 20, 2024
- **Duration:** 26:12
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1045-why-iterators-got-it-all-wrong-and-what-we-should-use-instead
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