Multi-Paradigm Programming with Modern C++ - Interface with Style

The video explores various design patterns in C programming, including template-based interfaces, object-oriented design, and pure C interfaces. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, such as flexibility, type safety, and performance considerations. The video also introduces the pimple idiom and concludes with a brief mention of application binary interfaces.

What is one of the main advantages of using templates in C programming?

• They simplify the code structure.

• They increase runtime overhead.

• They allow for universal frameworks with type safety.

• They reduce the need for header files.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using templates extensively?

• They are easy to use.

• They hide implementation details.

• They can slow down compilation.

• They reduce code reusability.

In object-oriented design, what is a common practice that is often discouraged in C programming?

• Creating deep class hierarchies.

• Avoiding virtual functions.

• Using templates extensively.

• Using multiple base classes.

Why might object-oriented design be preferred in user interface frameworks?

• It reduces the need for inheritance.

• It allows for separate classes for different controls.

• It simplifies the code.

• It eliminates the need for virtual functions.

What is a key benefit of using a pure C interface?

• It requires the use of templates.

• It increases runtime overhead.

• It allows for complex class hierarchies.

• It is compatible with non-C programs.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a pure C interface?

• Use of plain old functions.

• Inclusion of virtual functions.

• Compatibility with different languages.

• Stable binary interface.

What is a common reason for using a pure C interface in plugin development?

• It simplifies the code structure.

• It ensures compatibility with various languages.

• It requires less memory.

• It allows for the use of templates.