The Null Object Pattern
A Null Object encapsulates a do nothing behavior inside an object. It is often pretty comfortable to use a neutral object.
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Value Objects
A value object is a small object whose equality is based on state, but not identity. Typical value objects are money, numbers, or strings.
20 Days Left: Early Bird Price for my Mentoring Program “Design Patterns and Architectural Patterns with C++”
When you book it before 24/02/2023, you will get a 33% discount. But let me first present my mentoring program.
Regular Types
The concept of a regular type goes back to the creator of the Standard Template Library (STL) Alexander Stepanov. A regular type is a user-defined type and behaves like a built-in type.
The Lack of Training Culture: An Employer must support their Employees
Our software industry has a significant Lack of Training Culture. In my last article, I wrote that “Learning is not an Integral Part of your Profession“. Today, I focus on the fact that your employer does not support your learning.
The Rule of Zero, or Six
The rule of zero, or six, is one of the advanced rules in modern C++. I wrote in my current book “C++ Core Guidelines Explained: Best Practices for Modern C++” about them. Today, I want to quote the relevant parts of my book in this post.
Argument-Dependent Lookup and the Hidden Friend Idiom
Argument-Dependent Lookup (ADL), also known as Koenig Lookup, is a set of “magical” rules for the lookup of unqualified functions based on their function arguments.
Partial Function Application
Partial Function Application is a technique in which a function binds a few of its arguments and returns a function taking fewer arguments. This technique is related to a technique used in functional languages called currying.
The Lack of Training Culture: Four Signs
Our software industry has a significant Lack of Training Culture. What makes this Lack of Training Culture even worse is that the demand for high-quality software and the complexity of software will drastically increase in the nearer future.
An Interview that went Viral
In August, I gave an interview which caused many comments. Now, is the right time to publish my thoughts.