C# 14 New Feature: Implicit Span Conversions

In this talk, Ian Griffiths dives into the new implicit conversions introduced in C# 14, designed to make span types more natural to use.

He discusses how this change enhances performance, simplifies method signatures, and enables more powerful extension methods. However, Ian also warns about potential compatibility issues with older libraries and provides advice for library authors. He concludes with technical examples and solutions to common problems caused by these new features. Essential viewing for C# developers looking to leverage spans in their code more effectively.

• 00:00 Introduction to Implicit Conversions in C# 14
• 01:17 Understanding Span Types and Their Benefits
• 02:35 Practical Examples of Using Spans
• 05:04 Limitations and Issues in C# 13
• 08:05 Improvements in C# 14
• 12:42 New Implicit Span Conversions
• 19:16 Potential Issues with Older Libraries
• 23:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts