CppCon 2017: Carl Cook “When a Microsecond Is an Eternity: High Performance Trading Systems in C++”

CppCon 2017: Carl Cook “When a Microsecond Is an Eternity: High Performance Trading Systems in C++”

 

Hey... when you're trying to "front-run" other illegal "front-runners", every millisecond counts.

 

Games over.

 

I just assume that all the "big boys" have it all implemented directly in custom/specialized silicon chips installed in racks at the exchanges .... No need for c++ anymore

 

FPGAs are heavily used.

 

And have been commoditized. Several vendors now offer plug/play solutions. Instant HFT!

 

Plug and play hft? I don't think so. Plug and play relatively low latency generic platform more like it.