A C++ Class Design Checklist

Table of Contents

1. The Checklist

2. Discussion and Explanation

2.1. Is the interface complete?

2.2. Are there redundant functions or functions that can be generalized?

2.3. Have you used names that are meaningful in the application domain?

2.4. Preconditions and Assertions

2.5. Are the data members private?

2.6. Does every constructor initialize every data member?

2.7. Describe the default constructor…

2.8. Describe the “big 3”

2.9. Does your assignment operator handle self-assignment?

2.10. Does your class provide “==” and “ < ” operators?

2.11. Does your class provide an output routine?

2.12. Is your class const-correct?