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(C++) Interface

The interface of a class consists of the public member functions and variables of that class.

Make interfaces easy to use correctly and hard to use incorrectly [1]. Document the interfaces so that they are usable by others [2]. Have at least one other developer review each interface [2].

References

1. Scott Meyers. Effective C++ (3rd edition). ISBN: 0-321-33487-6. Item 18: Make interfaces easy to use correctly and hard to use incorrectly.
2. John Lakos. Large-Scale C++ Software Design. 1996. ISBN: 0-201-63362-0. Chapter 2.6: Document the interfaces so that they are usable by others. Have at least one other developer review each interface

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