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David Thornley

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In C arrays why is this true? a[5] == 5[a]
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C++: “std::endl” vs “\n”
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73
In C++, if throw is an expression, what is its type?
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67
Is the sizeof(some pointer) always equal to four?
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51
How to reduce the number of bugs when coding?
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50
Is this “proof” of geocentrism scientifically valid?
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48
Why isn't software as reliable as a car?
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44
Is it illegal to rewrite every line of an open source project in a slightly different way, and use it in a closed source project?
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38
How difficult is it to turn a “Java School” programmer into a C or C++ programmer?
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Significant new inventions in computing since 1980
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36
Why is it so hard to get people to pay for software?
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35
When deciding on whether or not to work for a new company, what are your dealbreakers?
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35
Are `break` and `continue` bad programming practices?
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33
Is Scala the next big thing?
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Are C++ templates just a kind of glorified macros?
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Why is “using namespace std;” considered bad practice?
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Inline functions in C++. What's the point?
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What's a good light-weight source repository for local development?
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Can a non-programmer successfully run a software company?
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27
Should universities put more emphasis on teaching their students about design patterns?
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Is C a regular language?
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25
Accessing private members
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Why are all-caps constant considered bad coding style?
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25
Must source code released under GPL be human-readable?
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24
Is there any reason to use C++ instead of C, Perl, Python, etc.?
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24
why there is no power operator in java / c ++?
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24
Is “Hiring only the Best” a really practical advice for normal desktop application programming?
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Why isn't literate programming mainstream?
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Can someone find a job as a programmer without an education?
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Ship Early, Ship Never
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