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The Regular Travelling Salesman, Part 2
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12 February 2008 08:56:00 +00:00
Richard Harris explores more of the mathematics of modelling problems with computers.
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The PfA Papers: Context Matters
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08 December 2007 11:59:00 +00:00
Continuing his history of Parameterise from Above, Kevlin Henny looks at Singletons and Context Objects.
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The Model Student
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08 December 2007 11:58:00 +00:00
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.
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Upgrading Legacy Software in Data Communications Systems
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08 December 2007 11:56:00 +00:00
Changing operational software is a risky business. Omar Bashir offers a case study in matching risk with reward.
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The PfA Papers: The Clean Dozen
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07 October 2007 11:59:00 +01:00
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.
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Functional Programming Using C++ Templates (Part 1)
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07 October 2007 11:57:00 +01:00
Template metaprogramming can initially seem baffling, but exploring its link to functional programming helps shed some light on things.
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auto_value: Transfer Semantics for Value Types
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07 October 2007 11:56:00 +01:00
In his quest to pass around values efficiently, Richard Harris concludes by looking at ways of transferring ownership, now and in the future.
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The PfA Papers: From the Top
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12 August 2007 11:57:00 +01:00
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...
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exceptional Design
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31 January 2007 08:45:00 +00:00
Hubert Matthews discusses some ways to design programs to use exceptions.
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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++.
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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.
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The Rise and Fall of Singleton Threaded
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01 June 2006 11:55:00 +01:00
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.