Reflections on First-Class ADT
Learn about the First-Class ADT pattern in C and how it helps separate interface from implementation. This lesson explains the value of encapsulation as a design tool to manage complexity and create clear boundaries between software components. You will understand when and why to apply this pattern, especially to facilitate parallel development across teams.
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Criticism of Design Patterns
A common criticism of Design Patterns is that the patterns only apply to message-passing object-oriented languages like C++ or Java. Many see patterns as workarounds for absent language features. The reasoning behind this viewpoint being that the need for patterns is an indication that a language is somehow less powerful.
There is indeed some truth to this statement. Design Patterns ...