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Twenty-three years ago, in his Design Principles and Design Patterns article, Robert "Uncle Bob" Martin boiled down the Liskov substitution principle to the idea that "derived classes should be ...

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Who are the best boys’ athletes of the past quarter of a century in Charlotte? After months of research, a panel of current and former Observer reporters present their list. Part of the McClatchy ...

A licensed attorney with nearly a decade of experience in content production, Valerie Catalano knows how to help readers digest complicated information about the law in an approachable way. Her ...

While certain styles and motifs tend to take hold as regional developers embrace proven high-selling approaches in their design of new product, this tactic often restrains creativity and innovation in ...

Beneath the newly built Thirteen Thirty Three Building in the Design District, a brand new coastal Mexican restaurant is opening on Monday, May 4 (1333 Oak Lawn Avenue). It was one of our most ...

The Room Next Door star on overnight success, ‘sneaky follows’ from politicians and how internet commenting has dragged society down How did you get into comedy? I was submitting sketches to Spitting ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Ned Barnett is leaving the News & Observer after more than 30 years, including the last ...