Structural Design Patterns in Modern C++ - Console Project - Part II

The lecture discusses the use of the Win32 API for coloring text on the console and highlights the issues with relying on low-level C APIs, such as platform dependency and increased complexity. It suggests using the facade design pattern to provide an object-oriented interface, reducing dependency and complexity.

What is a major drawback of using Win32 API for console applications?

• It is not supported by any operating system.

• It requires high-level programming skills.

• It is only available for web applications.

• It creates a dependency on low-level C APIs.

Why might an application using low-level C APIs become difficult to maintain?

• Because they are too simple to use.

• Because they have complex parameters and are not object-oriented.

• Because they are only available in certain programming languages.

• Because they are too expensive to implement.

What is a potential issue when trying to extend the functionality of low-level C APIs?

• They are only compatible with older operating systems.

• They are not object-oriented, making it difficult to extend functionality.

• They are not designed to be used in web applications.

• They are too flexible and easy to modify.

How does the Facade design pattern help in application development?

• It makes the application platform-specific.

• It reduces dependency on low-level APIs and simplifies the application.

• It provides a low-level interface to the APIs.

• It increases the complexity of the application.

What is the main benefit of using an object-oriented interface in the Facade design pattern?

• It makes the application slower.

• It allows for easier maintenance and extension of functionality.

• It restricts the application to a single platform.

• It increases the number of preprocessor directives needed.