#Programming

So after much confusion, I finally understand that the components related to install() statements are unrelated to the components of find_package(). The former being related to the –component flag of cmake –install and the later being closer related to export sets and (Package)Config.cmake

Recently, I was recommended a video on YouTube by ArjanCodes, detailing the differences between Protocols and Abstract Base Classes in Python.

While he tries to contrast the two, the problem is that for a dynamically typed language like Python the differences are superficial.

Here is my take on the comparison and how it transfers to a statically typed language like C++.

In object oriented programming, factory patterns are common design patterns for object creation. Online I’ve found some explanations of them lacking and often confused with a different concept entirely.

In this post I’m going to try and clarify the differences between these patterns and concepts and the purposes behind them.