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Type-Parameter Patterns for Reusable OOP Testbench Design: Pitfalls

Pitfalls for Type-Parameter Patterns for Reusable OOP Testbench Design.

Pitfalls and red flags

  • Not documenting the required API contract for type parameters, causing specialization compile failures later.

  • Over-parameterizing every class, which makes debug and factory registration harder than needed.

  • Using long inline #(type, type, int, ...) forms everywhere instead of typedef aliases.

  • Trying to emulate advanced C++ template metaprogramming where simple SV OOP is clearer.

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