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Oct 16, 2007

The Fake And Real Stroustrup Interviews

There are many who hate C++, including leading programmers like Linus Torvalds. Most of the times the reason is related to their own principles of programming or their task at hand. But this has led to some non-programming fun too, like this fake interview with Bjarne Stroustrup. [Continue]

Dec 10, 2006

More Stroustrup On Programming

Technology Review has a followup of their interview with Bjarne Stroustrup. This continues with C++ questions and programming styles rather than problems in programming. Some of the highlights are that Stroustrup does not think Aspect Oriented Programming will be picked up outside academia because of practical problems with overhauling the tool chain. [Continue]

Dec 6, 2006

Bjarne Stroustrup On Problem With Programming

It is always valuable to know insights and opinions of experts. Here is one - Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++, answers Jason Pontin’s questions on problems with programming. The point that was highlighted for me was that people do not reward or pay for quality, but what comes first because they want the new gadgets now! [Continue]

Jul 26, 2006

Two Exceptional Conversations On C++

This post has already been published on code::gallery blog which now has been merged into this blog. I had come across two exceptional conversations on C++ between two visionaries - Bill Venners and Bjarne Stroustrup. They are dated 2003, but are very much valid even today. [Continue]

Jul 24, 2006

C++ Techniques FAQ

This post has already been published on code::gallery blog which now has been merged into this blog. Bjarne Stroustrup answers some of the frequently asked questions regarding C++ style and techniques. However, this is just an FAQ and should not be considered as replacements for books. [Continue]