Release Mode Debugging
Description : Although we try not to put bugs into software, sometimes we must track them down to remove them. Roger Orr considers the difficulties when they can only be seen in release builds.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #80 - Aug 2007 ]

auto_value: Transfer Semantics for Value Types
Description : "Copy On Write" (COW) sounds like an ideal idiom for avoiding expensive copies. But care must be taken to avoid producing a "mad cow".
Category: [ Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs | Overload Journal #80 - Aug 2007 ]

The Policy Bridge Design Pattern
Description : Matthieu Gilson offers some thoughts on using a policy based mechanism to build efficient classes from loosely coupled components.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs | Overload Journal #79 - Jun 2007 ]

Continuous Integration with CruiseControl.Net
Description : Is CC any good? How could it be better? Did it make a real difference where it was installed? Should we all give it a go?
Category: [ Programming Topics | Process Topics | Overload Journal #79 - Jun 2007 ]

Working with GNU Export Maps
Description : Taking control over the symbols exported from shared libraries built with the GNU toolchain.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #79 - Jun 2007 ]

auto_value: Transfer Semantics for Value Types
Description : std::auto_ptr has a reputation for causing problems due to its surprising copy/assignment semantics. Richard Harris tries to separate the good ideas from the bad.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #79 - Jun 2007 ]

A Perspective on Use of Conditional Statements versus Assertions
Description : Simon Sebright offers us the benefit of his experience.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs | Overload Journal #78 - Apr 2007 ]

Implementing Synchronization Primitives for Boost on Windows Platforms
Description : Anthony Williams on the popular Boost library.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #78 - Apr 2007 ]

Design in Test-Driven Development
Description : With its roots in Japanese just-in-time manufacturing, Test-Driven Development (TDD) puts the traditional development process on its head. Adam Petersen discusses when to use TDD, how to use it successfully, and its use in up-front design.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs | Overload Journal #78 - Apr 2007 ]

C++ Unit Test Frameworks
Description : There are many Unit Testing frameworks for C++, but which one to use? Chris Main shares his experience of some of them.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs | Overload Journal #78 - Apr 2007 ]

Programming - Abstraction by Design
Description : Nigel Eke acts as a guide to aspect oriented programming using AspectJ as an example.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs | Overload Journal #77 - Feb 2007 ]

C++ Trivial Logger
Description : When a fully functional logging subsystem isn't the answer what does one do? Seweryn Habdank-Wojewódzki rolls his own.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #77 - Feb 2007 ]

FRUCTOSE - a C++ Unit Test Framework
Description : Andrew Marlow describes the development of FRUCTOSE and how it is different from other unit test frameworks.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #77 - Feb 2007 ]

Letter to the Editor
Description : Alexander Nasonov writes more on singleton.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #77 - Feb 2007 | Letters to the Editor ]

Pooled Lists
Description : Christopher Baus explains the advantages of using a pooled memory allocation strategy for high performance applications.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #76 - Dec 2006 ]

The Singleton in C++ - A force for good?
Description : Alexander Nasonov addresses some problems that arise when using Singleton in C++.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs | Overload Journal #76 - Dec 2006 ]

C++ Interface Classes - Strengthening Encapsulation
Description : Mark looks at the separation of interface and implementation in C++, and how the separation helps to strengthen encapsulation.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs | Overload Journal #76 - Dec 2006 ]

Inventing a Mutex
Description : A mutex is a general purpose tool - there may be better solutions in specific circumstances. George Shagov presents one such alternative.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #75 - Oct 2006 ]

C++ Unit Testing Easier: CUTE
Description : Peter Sommerlad presents a lightweight framework for C++ unit testing.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #75 - Oct 2006 ]

From CVS to Subversion
Description : Thomas Guest reflects on migrating his organisation's version control system from CVS to Subversion.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #75 - Oct 2006 ]