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The principles of data-oriented programming (Changelog Interviews #522)

Jan 14, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Author’s Journey to Data-Oriented Programming

  • Yehonathan Sharvit discovered no existing resources or Wikipedia articles on data-oriented programming before writing his book.
  • He initially tried to promote closure language but shifted to data-oriented programming principles to reach a broader audience.
INSIGHT

Separating Data From Code

  • Data-oriented programming separates data from code, unlike object-oriented programming which encapsulates both together.
  • This separation enables more flexible data manipulation especially for data with lifecycles beyond the program, such as database data.
ADVICE

Use Flexible Generic Data Structures

  • Use generic data structures like hash maps and lists to represent data for dynamic flexibility.
  • This approach allows easy renaming and modification of data fields without complex type constraints.
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