Studies which consider the extent to which the encapsulation of a class is weakened by
direct access to its hidden members (such as through the use of the friend construct in C++) …

The transition from Java 1.4 to Java 1.5 has provided the programmer with more flexibility
due to the inclusion of several new language constructs, such as parameterized types. This …

In this paper we describe a taxonomy of object-oriented classes that catalogs each class in
an application according to the characteristics of that class, including the properties of the …

Modularity is one of the key features of the Object-Oriented (00) paradigm. Low coupling and
high cohesion help to achieve good modularity. Inheritance is one of the core concepts of …

This research investigates how object-oriented inheritance is actually used in practice. The
aim is to close the gap between inheritance guidance and inheritance practice. It is based …

The friend mechanism is widely used in C++ software even though the potential benefits of
its use are disputed and little is known about when, where and why it is employed in …

Differing views have been expressed on the appropriateness of the friend construct in the
design and implementation of object-oriented software in C++. However, little empirical …

Thesis Full: Jamie Stevenson Page 1 University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and
Information Sciences PhD Computer Science 2019 Closing the Gap Between Guidance and …

This thesis investigates if object oriented guidance is relevant in practice, and how this
affects software that is produced. This is achieved by surveying practitioners and studying …