When working in C++, one of the main problems is the complexity of interfaces. The constant use of header files in the language make it difficult to avoid the inflation of translation unit sizes – a single file can include dozens of headers, which can do the same recursively. As a result, even small source…
Writing great performance code is as much an art as a science. Much of the process involves thinking critically about what you are doing and how to change the existing approaches. Unlike physical construction, for example, where rules of thumb have been developed over centuries, the software engineering discipline is still too young. What is…
A lot of programmers’ time is spent in fixing bugs. As code evolves, it is inevitable that inconsistencies will appear and need to be removed. Moreover, it has been observed by many in the software development industry that maintenance and bug fixing is the most expensive part of software projects. Therefore, it is not a…