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Blue-White-Red, an Example Agile Process

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07 October 2007 11:58:00 +01:00

When it comes to running a project, one size rarely fits all, but Allan Kelly finds that tailoring a core idea over time has led to repeated success.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Live and Learn with Retrospectives

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04 June 2007 11:58:00 +01:00

How can a team learn from experience? Rachel Davies presents a powerful technique for this.

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?

Software Product Line Engineering with Feature Models

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22 April 2007 11:58:00 +01:00

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.

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.

A Practical Form of OO Layering

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22 April 2007 11:53:00 +01:00

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.

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.

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.

Up Against the Barrier

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01 October 2006 11:58:00 +01:00

A discussion of development against the odds, describing process, personal and environmental barriers between the people and the job they are trying to do.

The Documentation Myth

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01 August 2006 11:54:00 +01:00

Allan Kelly suggests that we don't invest more in documentation for a reason: that it isn't as valuable as we claim.

Pair Programming Explained

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01 June 2006 11:59:00 +01:00

Rachel Davies explains how to implement pair programming and why it can be an effective practice for programmers.

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