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Overload Journal #134 - August 2016 and Programming Topics
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Some Big-Os are Bigger Than Others

Martin Moene

06 August 2016 22:08:48 +01:00

Big-O notation is often used to compare algorithms. Sergey Ignatchenko reminds us that asymptotic limits might not be generally applicable.

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Kill the Clones

Martin Moene

05 August 2016 22:10:40 +01:00

Problems in code can hide in surprising places. Adam Tornhill demonstrates how to detect software clones and uncover hidden dependencies.

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Implementing SNAAAKE

Martin Moene

04 August 2016 22:12:07 +01:00

Almost everyone knows the game Snake! Thaddaeus Frogley shares a diary of how his implementation grew over time.

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C++ Antipatterns

Martin Moene

03 August 2016 22:15:32 +01:00

Certain mistakes crop up frequently in C++. Jonathan Wakely offers some pro-tips to help you avoid common errors.

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Testing Propositions

Martin Moene

02 August 2016 22:17:25 +01:00

Is testing propositions more important than having examples as exemplars? Russel Winder considers this hypothesis.