A short, to-the-point, document summarizing a topic (i.e. programming language)
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How is a Java reference different from a C pointer?
C has pointers and Java has what is called references. They have some things in common in the sense that they all point to something. I know that pointers in C store the addresses they point to. Do ...
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Why do C++ and Java both use the notion of “reference” but not in the same sense?
In C++ a reference argument to a function allows the function to make the reference refer to something else:
int replacement = 23;
void changeNumberReference(int& reference) {
reference = ...
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Why are references rarely used in PHP?
I have some C++ knowledge and know that pointers are commonly used there, but I've started to look at PHP open source code and I never see code using references in methods.
Instead, the code always ...
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Writing a company-wide developer's handbook
I work for a small company. The software development arm of the company before I was hired consisted of one self-taught overworked guy. Now that I've been writing software for the company for a few ...
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As a programmer, what would you use a personal Wiki for? [closed]
Do any programmers out there keep a personal wiki? Either locally or online.
What do you use your wiki for? or what might you use one for?
I was thinking of starting a personal wiki as a place to ...
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Stroustrup and the C++ complexity admission [closed]
I heard from a friend that Bjarne Stroustroup admitted that he doesn't know entirely the C++ programming language due to its vast complexity
Is it true and there's some referrable sources or is it ...
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Which books or references cover design of domain specific languages?
There are a lot of books on domain specific languages (DSLs). Such books talk about compilers, interpreters, parsing, lexing, semantic analysis, and other various bits someone needs to implement a ...
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How do document-oriented databases implement references?
In relational world we have Foreign Keys to reference other entities. But how do document-oriented databases like MongoDb, CouchDb, RavenDb implement references among entities?
Update. StackExchange ...
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TekPub Feedback
Following on from a previous thread that had a link to TekPub, I have just had a quick look and I think it looks pretty impressive. Are any of you guys subscribers and if so would you recommend it? ...
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Is it possible for two DLLs to conflict , preventing solution to build
Though I have a specific case, but I was wondering about the general situation.
Can two DLLs, when added as Reference to a Visual C# project collide with each other to prevent the solution from ...
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Is there a canonical reference on GUI programming in Java?
I'm practicing Java in Netbeans.
Is there a reference out there that's the de-facto standard for describing best practices, design methodologies, and other helpful information on GUI programming in ...
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Why are pointers to literals not possible?
Reference to a literal is possible only if the reference is declared as constant.
But why is a pointer to a const object not possible in case of literals?
i.e.
int const& ref = 5;//
But why ...
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Event-driven vs. 'reference'-driven programming (i.e. in JavaScript)
I haven't been able to find the appropriate terminology to search for content on the web related to what I'm asking, so I'm hoping someone on here can at least point me in the right direction.
I'm a ...
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How to initialize all your references?
I have recently taken a project with another developer, and he has a certain way of initializing his references.
class Player
{
private:
Console &console;
Armor &armor1, ...
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Brief material on C++ object-lifetime management and on passing and returning values/references
I was wondering if anybody can point to a post, pdf, or excerpt of a book containing the rules for C++ variable life-times and best practices for passing and returning function parameters. Things like ...
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What are pros and cons of using temporary “references”?
In C and C++ (and I guess other languages that allow taking a "reference" to an array element or something similar), when you have an array like type, accessing individual elements of such an array ...
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Need help understanding reference operator(C++) in specific functions
In the current semester at the university we are working on OOP with C++.
I would like to understand the difference between a pointer and a reference operator.
The differences that I understand ...
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1answer
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Is there a Design Pattern for preventing dangling references?
I was thinking about a design for custom handles. The thought is to prevent clients from copying around large objects. Now a regular handle class would probably suffice for that, but it doesn't solve ...
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Why function returning by Address can not be a Lvalue?
Why it is not possible to make it LValue if a function return by address (while possible in case of reference)?
int* returnByAdress()
{
int x =20;
return &x;
}
int& ...
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1answer
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Do objects maintain identity under all non-cloning conditions in PHP?
PHP 5.5
I'm doing a bunch of passing around of objects with the assumption that they will all maintain their identities - that any changes made to their states from inside other objects' methods will ...
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How to convey lifetime requirements?
Usually I use std::unique_ptr to convey ownership and pass in raw pointers as parameters when no ownership is implied. However, I almost never consider a nullptr to be acceptable as an argument, so it ...
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Has anyone collated a comprehensive list of all the prototype-programming style javascript work?
I'm looking for a comprehensive (or as close as possible) list of all the prototype-programming style javascript work done to date. Does anyone know of such a list somewhere, or have the knowledge to ...
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Scrum got specific ways for testing software?
When reading Scrum Guide, as the official text for scrum, I find out there is no specific solution to provide software testing in scrum. (the only hint is on page15)
I'm a little vague on whether ...
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Deploying a very simple application
I have a very simple working console application written in C++ linked with a light static library. It is just for testing purposes. Now that the coding part is done, I would like to know the process ...
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How to test functions or the code inside $(document).ready() using Jasmine?
I have multiple functions and a lot of code inside $(document).ready(function()). I am using jasmine to test the functions inside the ready function as well as the code inside ready() but when the ...
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Requirement gathering and use cases examples [closed]
I've heard a lot about requirement gathering and use cases in theory, but in practice often happens that we ask ourselves "should we include this? should this be a use case? in which language should ...
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Value of passing by reference [duplicate]
In C++, we have the option to pass by reference or pass by value.
The client code does not need to know which one a parent function uses; that is, int func(int param) and int func(int ¶m) are ...
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1answer
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How do I properly add a reference from my Github project to someone elses in VS2013 on Windows 8?
I need to reference the latest version of Bouncy Castle in a project I intend to publish to Github.
In my first posting of the code to Github, someone complained that I downloaded the entire Bouncy ...
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Overriding - Access to Members with Reference Reassignment
I have recently been moving through a couple of books in order to teach myself Java and have, fortunately, mostly due to luck, encountered very few difficulties. That has just changed.
I read a ...
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Difference between a pointer and a reference? [duplicate]
In Java and other high-level languages, a reference leads to an object.
In C++, as far as I know, a pointer can also lead to an object.
So what's the difference between a reference leading to an ...
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Is there any standard for design document [closed]
This question is purely from academic point of view. As part of the software engineering lab, a design document is to be created after generating the SRS. Is there any standard for creating the design ...
