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The Regular Travelling Salesman, Part 2
Description : Richard Harris explores more of the mathematics of modelling problems with computers.
Category: [ Overload Journal #83 - Feb 2008 ]
The PfA Papers: Context Matters
Description : Continuing his history of Parameterise from Above, Kevlin Henny looks at Singletons and Context Objects.
Category: [ Overload Journal #82 - Dec 2007 ]
The Model Student
Description : Richard Harris begins a series of articles exploring some of the mathematics of interest to those modelling problems with computers. Part 1: The Regular Travelling Salesman.
Category: [ Overload Journal #82 - Dec 2007 ]
Upgrading Legacy Software in Data Communications Systems
Description : Changing operational software is a risky business. Omar Bashir offers a case study in matching risk with reward.
Category: [ Overload Journal #82 - Dec 2007 ]
The PfA Papers: The Clean Dozen
Description : Patterns are social animals and are often found in the company of others. This issue, Kevlin Henney looks at where 'Parameterise from Above' has been hanging out.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #81 - Oct 2007 ]
Functional Programming Using C++ Templates (Part 1)
Description : Template metaprogramming can initially seem baffling, but exploring its link to functional programming helps shed some light on things.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #81 - Oct 2007 ]
auto_value: Transfer Semantics for Value Types
Description : In his quest to pass around values efficiently, Richard Harris concludes by looking at ways of transferring ownership, now and in the future.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #81 - Oct 2007 ]
The PfA Papers: From the Top
Description : A characteristic of patterns is that experienced developers often experience a moment of recognition upon reading the write up. Sometimes the write up isn't even needed...
Category: [ 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Overload Journal #77 - Feb 2007 ]
Exceptional Design
Description : Hubert Matthews discusses some ways to design programs to use exceptions.
Category: [ Overload Journal #77 - Feb 2007 ]
The Singleton in C++ - A force for good?
Description : Alexander Nasonov addresses some problems that arise when using Singleton in C++.
Category: [ Programming Topics | 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 | Overload Journal #76 - Dec 2006 ]
The Rise and Fall of Singleton Threaded
Description : Steve Love explores how 'Singletons' in design can seem a good idea at the time, why they are generally a mistake, and what to do if you have them.
Category: [ Programming Topics | Overload Journal #73 - Jun 2006 ]

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