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auto_value: Transfer Semantics for Value Types

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12 August 2007 11:55:00 +01:00

"Copy On Write" (COW) sounds like an ideal idiom for avoiding expensive copies. But care must be taken to avoid producing a "mad cow".

The Policy Bridge Design Pattern

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04 June 2007 11:59:00 +01:00

Matthieu Gilson offers some thoughts on using a policy based mechanism to build efficient classes from loosely coupled components.

Continuous Integration with CruiseControl.Net

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04 June 2007 11:57:00 +01:00

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?

Working with GNU Export Maps

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04 June 2007 11:56:00 +01:00

Taking control over the symbols exported from shared libraries built with the GNU toolchain.

auto_value: Transfer Semantics for Value Types

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04 June 2007 11:55:00 +01:00

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.

A Perspective on Use of Conditional Statements versus Assertions

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22 April 2007 11:57:00 +01:00

Simon Sebright offers us the benefit of his experience.

Implementing Synchronization Primitives for Boost on Windows Platforms

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22 April 2007 11:56:00 +01:00

Anthony Williams on the popular Boost library.

Design in Test-Driven Development

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22 April 2007 11:55:00 +01:00

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.

C++ Unit Test Frameworks

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22 April 2007 11:54:00 +01:00

There are many Unit Testing frameworks for C++, but which one to use? Chris Main shares his experience of some of them.

Programming - Abstraction by Design

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31 January 2007 08:50:00 +00:00

Nigel Eke acts as a guide to aspect oriented programming using AspectJ as an example.

C++ Trivial Logger

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31 January 2007 08:40:00 +00:00

When a fully functional logging subsystem isn't the answer what does one do? Seweryn Habdank-WojewÃ³dzki rolls his own.

FRUCTOSE - a C++ Unit Test Framework

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31 January 2007 08:35:00 +00:00

Andrew Marlow describes the development of FRUCTOSE and how it is different from other unit test frameworks.

Letter to the Editor

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31 January 2007 08:30:00 +00:00

Alexander Nasonov writes more on singleton.

Pooled Lists

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10 December 2006 09:43:00 +00:00

Christopher Baus explains the advantages of using a pooled memory allocation strategy for high performance applications.

The Singleton in C++ - A force for good?

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10 December 2006 09:42:00 +00:00

Alexander Nasonov addresses some problems that arise when using Singleton in C++.

C++ Interface Classes - Strengthening Encapsulation

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10 December 2006 09:41:00 +00:00

Mark looks at the separation of interface and implementation in C++, and how the separation helps to strengthen encapsulation.

Inventing a Mutex

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01 October 2006 11:57:00 +01:00

A mutex is a general purpose tool - there may be better solutions in specific circumstances. George Shagov presents one such alternative.

C++ Unit Testing Easier: CUTE

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01 October 2006 11:56:00 +01:00

Peter Sommerlad presents a lightweight framework for C++ unit testing.

From CVS to Subversion

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01 October 2006 11:55:00 +01:00

Thomas Guest reflects on migrating his organisation's version control system from CVS to Subversion.

Comments Considered Good

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01 August 2006 11:59:00 +01:00

In our last issue, we offered the case against comments; in this issue, William Fishbourne responds in defence. He argues that it is not the practice of commenting that it is evil, it is the thoughtless commenter.

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