Application Quote by John Carmack
“The Escalation programmers come from a completely different background, and the codebase is all STL this, boost that, fill-up-the-property list, dispatch the event, and delegate that. I had been harboring some suspicions that our big codebases might benefit from the application of some more of the various “modern” C++ design patterns, despite seeing other large game codebases suffer under them. I have since recanted that suspicion.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Game development conference, 2018
Initially skeptical about applying modern C++ patterns to large game codebases, the speaker later realized their benefits after observing other projects.
In simple terms: Modern design patterns can improve large codebases despite doubts.
Key Takeaway
Adopt proven patterns thoughtfully.
Themes
software engineering
modernization
skepticism
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
technical
educational
When to use this quote
- game development
- large-scale projects
Key Concepts
C++ design patterns
codebase refactoring
performance optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- When should legacy code be refactored?
- What patterns suit performance-critical systems?
A Different Perspective
Patterns may add complexity if misused.
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