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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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