Design by Contract
Contracts and subtypes play a crucial role in ensuring that inherited types maintain appropriate preconditions and postconditions. The evolution of APIs introduces challenges, especially when interface changes occur, as the underlying contracts can shift even if signatures remain unchanged. Implementing design by contract helps identify these changes early, preventing potential issues when the semantics of operations evolve.In this clip
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Episode 51: Design By Contract
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