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The Functional Student: A Game of Six Integers
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13 June 2010 19:55:00 +01:00
The Countdown numbers game is a popular challenge. Richard Polton tries a new language to solve it.
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The Predicate Student: A Game of Six Integers
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19 April 2010 08:57:00 +01:00
How easily can you solve puzzles? Nigel Eke applies some logic.
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One Approach to Using Hardware Registers in C++
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07 February 2010 08:59:00 +00:00
Testing increases software reliability. Martin Moene presents a technique for checking the control of hardware.
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The Model Student: A Game of Six Integers (Part 1)
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07 February 2010 08:58:00 +00:00
In how many ways can you combine a set of numbers? Richard Harris gets counting.
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Simplifying the C++/Angelscript Binding Process
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07 February 2010 08:57:00 +00:00
Many systems provide a scripting language. Stuart Golodetz shows how to make it easier.
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Quality Matters: Diagnostic Measures
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07 February 2010 08:56:00 +00:00
How do we catch problems early? Matthew Wilson investigates the recls library.
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Quality Matters: Diagnostic Measures (Listings)
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07 February 2010 08:55:00 +00:00
Program listings for Quality Matters: Diagnostic Measures
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Shadow Data Types
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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)
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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
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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
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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.