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Shadow Data Types
webeditor
29 December 2009 08:59:00 +00:00
Hiding implementation details is a good idea. Jon Jagger shows a technique in C that avoids some of the common problems.
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Creating a Framework for the iPhone
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29 December 2009 08:58:00 +00:00
Apple's iPhone SDK doesn't allow you to create a Framework. Pete Goodliffe explains how to build one manually.
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The Model Student: A Primal Skyline (Part 3)
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29 December 2009 08:57:00 +00:00
The prime factors of the integers show some repeating patterns. Richard Harris investigates whether they have fractal properties.
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The Model Student: A Primal Skyline (Part 2)
webeditor
25 October 2009 08:59:00 +00:00
How do you measure the length of a curve? Richard Harris gets his ruler out.
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Multi-threading in C++0x
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25 October 2009 08:58:00 +00:00
Threading support is being added to C++. Anthony Williams introduces us to the new facilities.
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I Think I'll Parse
webeditor
09 August 2009 09:59:00 +01:00
A parser is a fundamental tool in software development. Stuart Golodetz looks at how you might tackle writing one.
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Quality Matters: Introductions, and Nomenclature
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09 August 2009 09:58:00 +01:00
There are many aspects of Software Quality. Matthew Wilson introduces us to some of the concepts.
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Code Rot
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09 August 2009 09:57:00 +01:00
Maintaining code is vital to keep it working. Tom Guest explores what happens when you neglect it.
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Floating Point Fun and Frolics
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10 June 2009 09:59:00 +01:00
Representing numbers in computers is a non-trivial problem. Frances Buontempo finds using them is hard, too.
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Complexity, Requirement and Modules
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10 June 2009 09:57:00 +01:00
Programs can be unnecessarily complex. Rafael Jay examines a technique for doing better.
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An Introduction to FastFormat (Part 3): Solving Real Problems, Quickly
webeditor
10 June 2009 09:56:00 +01:00
A good library must be useful in practice. Matthew Wilson looks at usability and extendability.
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Boiler Plating Database Resource Cleanup (Part 2)
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10 June 2009 09:54:00 +01:00
Timely disposal of resources is important. Paul Grenyer applies this to database access in Java.
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Testing State Machines
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06 May 2009 09:58:00 +01:00
State machines are a common design pattern. Matthew Jones seperates their concerns to make testing easier.
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The Model Student: A Rube-ish Square (Part 2)
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06 May 2009 09:56:00 +01:00
A rube-ish square embodies some simple group theory. Richard Harris explores its properties.
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An Introduction to FastFormat (Part 2): Custom Argument and Sink Types
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06 May 2009 09:54:00 +01:00
A library should be customisable and have good performance. Matthew Wilson shows how to achieve both.
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Through The Looking Glass
webeditor
16 February 2009 08:58:00 +00:00
What's happening in the next room? Stuart Golodetz has to find the door first!
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Orderly Termination of Programs
webeditor
16 February 2009 08:57:00 +00:00
Ensuring a clean shutdown is important. Omar Bashir presents some techniques.
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An Introduction to Fast Format (Part 1): The State of the Art
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16 February 2009 08:54:00 +00:00
Writing a good library is hard. Matthew Wilson compares some existing formatting libraries, and promises to do better.
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Model View Controller with Java Swing
webeditor
23 December 2008 08:58:00 +00:00
It's recommended to keep user interface and data model separate. Paul Grenyer looks a common solution.
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The Legion's Revolting!
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23 December 2008 08:56:00 +00:00
3D meshes can be too large to deal with efficiently. Stuart Golodetz applies some ancient discipline.