Pattern for UI configuration
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I have a Win32 C++ program that validates user input and updates the UI with status information and options. Currently it is written like this:
void ShowError() {
SetIcon(kError);
SetMessageString("There was an error");
HideButton(kButton1);
HideButton(kButton2);
ShowButton(kButton3);
}
void ShowSuccess() {
SetIcon(kError);
std::String statusText (GetStatusText());
SetMessageString(statusText);
HideButton(kButton1);
HideButton(kButton2);
ShowButton(kButton3);
}
// plus several more methods to update the UI using similar mechanisms
I do not likes this because it duplicates code and causes me to update several methods if something changes in the UI.
I am wondering if there is a design pattern or best practice to remove the duplication and make the functionality easier to understand and update.
I could consolidate the code inside a config function and pass in flags to enable/disable UI items, but I am not convinced this is the best approach.
Any suggestions and ideas?
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