This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

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Argues for a single, consistent const placement (prefer constants on the left) and shows concrete examples where mixed styles make pointer-vs-pointee meaning ambiguous (type alias expansion and const pointers). Calls out the C++ Core Guidelines for recommending against suffix-const to avoid confusing novices and notes that static analyzers would need to flag required cases anyway, so that rule blocks cleaner code. Offers a petition and stickers to push adoption of constant-left style.

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" chapters (6)

1. 0:00Introduction to East Const
2. 0:35Defining the East Const Rule
3. 1:13Reading Declarations Logically
4. 2:29Technical Scenarios and Pitfalls
5. 3:37Overcoming Industry Resistance
6. 5:10Call to Action

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