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Explain the concept of operator overloading in C++ with an example.
Operator overloading in C++ is the ability to give special meaning to an existing operator for a specific data type. For example, overloading the '+' operator in a String class to concatenate two strings.
What are the criteria/rules to define the operator function in C++ for non-static member functions?
For non-static member functions, a binary operator should have only one argument and a unary operator should not have an argument.
What are the criteria/rules to define the operator function in C++ for friend functions?
For friend functions, a binary operator should have only two arguments and a unary operator should have only one argument.
Why is it necessary for all class member objects to be public when implementing operator overloading in C++?
It is necessary for all class member objects to be public to allow access for operator overloading implementation.
List the operators that cannot be overloaded in C++ based on the given text.
The operators that cannot be overloaded in C++ are * (pointer-to-member), :: (scope resolution), and . (member selection).
Study Notes
Operator Overloading in C++
- Operator overloading allows operators to be redefined for a specific class, enabling the use of operators on objects of that class.
- Example: Defining the
+operator to add two complex numbers represented by a class.
Criteria for Non-Static Member Functions
- The operator function must be a non-static member function.
- The operator function takes one operand implicitly, which is the object of the class itself.
- The operator function can take zero or more operands explicitly.
Criteria for Friend Functions
- The operator function must be a friend function.
- The operator function takes all operands explicitly, including the object of the class.
- The operator function can be defined inside or outside the class.
Access Specifiers for Operator Overloading
- Not necessarily true; access specifiers (public, private, protected) can be used to control access to member objects.
- However, for operator overloading to work, the overloaded operator must be accessible, so it's common to make it public.
Operators That Cannot Be Overloaded
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sizeofoperator -
.operator -
.*operator -
::|operator -
#operator -
##operator
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