Top "Definition" questions

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Error with multiple definitions of function

I am trying to relearn C++ after taking an intro course a few years ago and I’m having some …

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C# Foreach statement does not contain public definition for GetEnumerator

I'm having a problem with a Windows Form application I'm building in C#. The error is stating "foreach statement cannot …

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What is the definition of "interface" in object oriented programming

Ok, a friend of mine go back and forth on what "interface" means in programming. What is the best description …

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What is a "thread" (really)?

I have been trying to find a good definition, and get an understanding, of what a thread really is. It …

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"Multiple definition", "first defined here" errors

I have 3 projects: Server, Client and Commons. Making header & source pairs in Commons doesn't cause any problems and I …

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What does "hard coded" mean?

My assignment asks me to access a test.txt document, so the file name has to be hard coded to …

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What is a Y-combinator?

A Y-combinator is a computer science concept from the “functional” side of things. Most programmers don't know much at all …

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What's the difference between "Solutions Architect" and "Applications Architect"?

As far as I can see Solutions Architect is just a different "marketing" term for Applications Architect. Is that correct …

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ReferenceError: variable is not defined

I met this issue sometimes but still don't know what causes it. I have this script in the page: $(function(){ …

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