command–query separation
principle that every method should either be a command that performs an action, or a query that returns data to the caller, but not both; asking a question should not change the answer
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command–query separation
Summary
command–query separation is a programming principle[1]. It draws 61 Wikipedia views per month (programming_principle category, ranking #10 of 13).[2]
Key Facts
- command–query separation is credited with the discovery of Bertrand Meyer[3].
- command–query separation's instance of is recorded as programming principle[4].
- command–query separation's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/01qp5j[5].
- command–query separation's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 207044243[6].
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Works and Contributions
command–query separation is credited with the discovery of Bertrand Meyer[3].
Why It Matters
command–query separation draws 61 Wikipedia views per month (programming_principle category, ranking #10 of 13).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]