The C++ functional header provides a way to bind values to function arguments. Here is a way to bind functions to function arguments using a technique I'm calling meta-binders for lack of a better term.

Wherein I recount my experience of using a thin client over a DSL.

Here is a method for for representing and computing rows and columns at compile-time, and to do matrix multiplication accordingly. (trickier than it might sound)

The boost::any type is a very important type in that it can hold any object which has a copy-constructor. However if you don't want to hold a copy of the value you can instead refer to the object using the ootl::any_ptr type.

More on objects and networks, but this time I try to make my own opinions clear, if not coherent...

It is commonly recommended in C++ to publicly inherit from classes which have virtual destructors, to avoid possible memory leaks. Here I present a pointer class which allows us to polymorphically use a base class without requiring a virtual destructor.

Should individual human beings, and humanity's institutions, adopt the principles of contract programming, and use contract enforcement in their own functioning? Would that lead to a better world?

Assuring invariants can be a tricky endeavour in C++. Here are some techniques included a simple pointer class, which can help make life easier.

There is appears to be a school of thought that code coupling is to be avoided at all costs. This is a frustrating over-simplification.

At Matthew Wilson's behest, I have attempted to further explain my rationale behind separate extension classes, and contract verification classes. It turns out they fit very nicely in a design pattern which Matthew refers to as a bolt-in.

I am working on the OOTL collections library right now, and I am facing a design dilemma: is it better to use initializing constructors or to use two stage construction.

Why aren't we developing programming languages that work more like humans really work?

Tailoring software for a great fit.

How important is the role that good design plays in communicating what matters?

The new programming language, D, may not be reaDy for its 1.0 release just yet, but it's harD not to be impresseD by how proDuctive one can be in it. Here's a little tale of toDay's activities, as a taster for the uninitiateD.