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Sean Parent: Value Semantics and Concepts-based Polymorphism

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Sean Parent presents a paradigm shift in C++ design by demonstrating how to achieve polymorphism using value semantics instead of inheritance.

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On “Should Arrays Be Immutable?”

I think value types are sometimes a good compromise. They prevent mutation of shared data but allow private mutation. Sean Parent: Value Semantics and Concepts-based Polymorphism
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