Subj : Re: What the bleep is Coupling? (was: Polymorphism sucks) To : comp.programming,comp.object From : Chris Sonnack Date : Thu Jul 07 2005 02:18 pm topmind writes: >>> 3. Can all coupling be objectively measured, such as counting >>> cross-references in programming code, or is it a kind of rough >>> conceptual idea? (If not, "all", then what are the "kinds"?) >> >> It's a conceptual idea, but cross-references can give you an index >> to certain forms of coupling. You need to do more than just list >> them to determine if they are under control, unavoidable or worth >> refactoring. > > Well, either clarify the concept, or stop using it as if it > was a magic buzzword. You're the first person in this business I've encountered who seems to find it unclear. Perhaps the onus is on you. And there are more choices available than the two provided. I've certainly never used it as a magic buzzword, nor have I heard anyone use it thus. > I would like to see it explored/defined in terms of probabilities > of *different* change patterns, not just those favored by OO books. There's plenty of literature available if one looks. -- |_ CJSonnack _____________| How's my programming? | |_ http://www.Sonnack.com/ ___________________| Call: 1-800-DEV-NULL | |_____________________________________________|_______________________| .