How many constructors should a class have?

Question

I\'m currently modifying a class that has 9 different constructors. Now overall I believe this class is very poorly designed... so I\'m wondering if it is poor design for a clas

Answer 1

The awnser is: NONE

Look at the Language Dylan. Its has a other System.

Instat of a constructors you add more values to your slots (members) then in other language. You can add a "init-keyword". Then if you make a instance you can set the slot to the value you want.

Ofcourse you can set 'required-init-keyword:' and there are more options you can use.

It works and it is easy. I dont miss the old system. Writing constructors (and destructors).

(btw. its still a very fast language)

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