Fun with Ternary Search
December 7, 2021
This year is my first year doing the Advent of Code challenge, and today (2021 Day 7)'s challenge is a fun one. I won't go to the details, but the problem involves finding the minimum for a function…
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Don't automatically use auto parameters in C++
March 9, 2021
Since the advent of C++14, we can create lambda expressions that take auto parameters. And in C++20, we can even do the same thing for regular functions. With this feature's advent, the programming…
Using default parameters to circumvent the type system is an anti-pattern
February 26, 2021
I am doing some peer programming for a university course project today. In our codebase, we have a Ship class like the following: Later, the new requirement of the course project requires us to add…
What is std::function in C++, and why do we need them?
January 18, 2021
Yesterday, someone in the #include<C++> discord server asked the following question: how std::function works with lambda captures and functions handling I still don't understand Below was my…
Resources that help you to delve into C++
January 15, 2021
I already received some great feedback for this post, and any further feedbacks, error-correction, and resource recommendation are welcome. One way to contact me is to direct message me ( @Lesleylai…