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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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68
In C++, if throw is an expression, what is its type?
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49
Is this “proof” of geocentrism scientifically valid?
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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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43
Is the sizeof(some pointer) always equal to four?
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43
Why isn't software as reliable as a car?
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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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36
Significant new inventions in computing since 1980
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36
How to reduce the number of bugs when coding?
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34
When deciding on whether or not to work for a new company, what are your dealbreakers?
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31
Is Scala the next big thing?
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30
Are C++ templates just a kind of glorified macros?
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30
Are `break` and `continue` bad programming practices?
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28
What are the big contemporary names in the programming field?
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28
Inline functions in C++. What's the point?
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26
Can a non-programmer successfully run a software company?
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25
What's a good light-weight source repository for local development?
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24
Accessing private members
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22
Why are all-caps constant considered bad coding style?
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22
Which is more popular (currently, by recent install base), SVN or CVS?
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22
Strangest language feature
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22
Ship Early, Ship Never
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22
Is it ever too old to learn how to become a programmer?
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22
Is “Hiring only the Best” a really practical advice for normal desktop application programming?
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21
Can someone find a job as a programmer without an education?
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21
Should universities put more emphasis on teaching their students about design patterns?
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21
Is Object Oriented Programming a solution to complexity?
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Must source code released under GPL be human-readable?
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Why isn't literate programming mainstream?
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