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Mixin-Based Programming in C++

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Yannis Smaragdakis,

Don S. BatoryAuthors Info & Claims

GCSE '00: Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Generative and Component-Based Software Engineering-Revised Papers

Pages 163 - 177

Published: 09 October 2000 Publication History

Abstract

Combinations of C++ features, like inheritance, templates, and class nesting, allow for the expression of powerful component patterns. In particular, research has demonstrated that, using C++ mixin classes, one can express layered component-based designs concisely with efficient implementations. In this paper, we discuss pragmatic issues related to component-based programming using C++ mixins. We explain surprising interactions of C++ features and policies that sometimes complicate mixin implementations, while other times enable additional functionality without extra effort.

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