Refers to structural definition of class unit in object-oriented languages.
Questions tagged [class-design]
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Class Structure for a list Class?
I am looking for some class structure help. Lets say I have a class called Dog holds information about the dog (name, weight, type) but because there could be multiple dogs, I would also like a class to hold all of these dogs, for use throughout…
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Java - Return correct type from Generic method
I have the following class structure:
public class Team {
...
}
public class Event {
}
public abstract class Fixture implements Event {
...
}
public abstract class Forecast {
}
public class MyPrediction
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CSS - common classes
In my web app I use several CSS classes to write less code. I use them quite often in the markup to add single property or two in some cases.
These are the following
.clear { float: none; clear: both; }
.fl_l{ float: left; }
.fl_r{ float: right;…
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Best practice for avoiding code duplication while implementing iterator and const_iterator classes
What are the best practices to avoid code duplication when implementing class pairs such as iterator and const_iterator or similar?
Does one usually implement iterator in terms of const_iterator using lots of const_casts?
Does one employ some sort…
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SSIS: Curious: why is the last parameter in FireInformation method a ref bool?
I'm currently working on a SSIS package and after the 80th time using FireInformation inside a Script Task, I have to wonder: why would the method require you to pass in a ref boolean as its last parameter? The documentation doesn't state anything…
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C++ Class design - easily init / build objects
Using C++ I built a Class that has many setter functions, as well as various functions that may be called in a row during runtime.
So I end up with code that looks like:
A* a = new…
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How do I design this procedural code as class based (object oriented)?
I'm a beginner-intermediate self taught Python developer,
In most of the projects I completed, I can see the following procedure repeats. I don't have any outside home code experiences, I think the below code is not so professional as it is not…
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Objective-C partial implementation of classes in separate files
I am using core data and am generating classes from my data model.
I implement custom methods in these classes, however when i regenerate i generate over the top so i end up copying and pasting a bit. What i would like to do is split my…
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Modern C and C++: it is possible to use one defined structure for other declared structure?
Let's say I want to make some sort of engine which should support loading graphical Images, so I have
struct Image;
Image* load_image_from_file(...);
I don't want external world to know what Image really is, they'll deal only with pointers to it.…
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Best practice: instance variables filling over time
I'm new to the concept of object oriented programming (in java) and I often encounter the following design problem:
I often create classes with instance variables which are not known at the moment of initialization. These variables are filled over…
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C# properties issue
The other day I bumped into a little problem regarding C#'s properties.
Let's say I have this setup:
public class Point
{
public float X;
public float Y;
}
public class Control
{
protected Point m_Position = new Point();
public Point Position
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What does a compiler add to an empty class declaration?
Suppose, I write
class A { };
The compiler should provide (as and when needed)
a constructor
a destructor
a copy constructor
= operator
Is this all the compiler provides? Are there any additions or deletions to this list?
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RPG Game loop and class structure (cocos2D for iPhone)
I'm looking to make an RPG with Cocos2D on the iPhone. I've done a fair bit of research, and I really like the model Cocos2D uses for scenes. I can instantiate a scene, set up my characters etc. and it all works really nicely... what I have problems…
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C++ equivalent for java final member data
First, my latest coding is Java, and I do not want to "write Java in C++".
Here's the deal, I have to create an immutable class. It's fairly simple. The only issue is that getting the initial values is some work. So I cannot simply call…
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Class design suggestions: extending a class and code reuse
The gist of this question is about extending a class, minimizing jam-packing everything into a single class, and maximizing code re-use. After reading this question, please feel free to edit the title or description to make it more succinct. Though…
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