Building More Flexible Types With Mixins.

This article deals with the application of the Curiously Recurring Template Pattern in computer programming. Curiously Recurring Template Pattern is a common term given to the technique of inheriting from a template parameter. Outside of the C++ community, the technique is known more widely as a mixin. Hence, mixins are described in the essay to be a powerful tool for expressing abstractions, but the pattern is often viewed as a somewhat exotic technique and somewhat under utilized. In this regard, this essay shows how it can be used in a rather pedestrian manner to create simple designs that are significantly more flexible.