Flawed Quote by Alexander Stepanov
“I spent years trying to find some use for inheritance and virtuals, before I understood why that mechanism was fundamentally flawed and should not be used”
About This Quote
Inheritance and virtual mechanisms are fundamentally flawed, unsuitable for use.
In simple terms: Inheritance and virtuals are flawed.
Avoid using these mechanisms.
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When to use this quote
- codebases
- system architecture
- technical reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are they flawed?
- What alternatives exist?
May lack context for novices.