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When to use references vs. pointers

Published on September 2, 2023

# References vs. Pointers: Which Should You Use in Your API? As developers, we often find ourselves faced with the decision of whether to use references or pointers in our code. While both references and pointers serve similar purposes - allowing us to ma

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Why is this program erroneously rejected by three C++ compilers?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Why is this program erroneously rejected by three C++ compilers? πŸ˜±πŸ’» So you've written what seems to be a simple C++ program, but when you try to compile it, you get error messages that leave you scratching your head. You've tried using three different

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In C++, what is a virtual base class?

Published on September 2, 2023

# A Beginner's Guide to Virtual Base Classes in C++ Are you a programmer struggling to understand what a virtual base class is and how it works? Don't worry, you're not alone! πŸ€” In this blog post, we'll break down the concept of virtual base classes in C

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Resolve build errors due to circular dependency amongst classes

Published on September 2, 2023

# Resolving Circular Dependency Build Errors in C++ ## Introduction Have you ever encountered build errors in your C++ project due to circular dependencies between classes? It can be frustrating, especially when you're dealing with someone else's code. I

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How do I tokenize a string in C++?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Tokenizing Strings in C++: The Easy Way! πŸ˜ŽπŸ’» Are you tired of searching for an easy way to tokenize a string in C++? Look no further! In this guide, we'll tackle the common issue of splitting a string into smaller parts, just like Java's convenient sp

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Returning unique_ptr from functions

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ“ Returning unique_ptr from functions: Easy Solutions and Special Cases! πŸŽ‰ Have you ever wondered why you can return a `unique_ptr<T>` from a function and assign it to a variable without any hassle? πŸ€” In this blog post, we will explore this interesting

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How do I split a string into a list of words?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Split a String into a List of Words So you want to split a sentence into individual words and store them in a list? No worries! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process step by step. πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ ## The Problem Let's say you have a strin

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Differences between C++ string == and compare()?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Differences between C++ string `==` and `compare()` ? ## Understanding the Purpose πŸ€” It's common to wonder about the differences between the `==` operator and the `compare()` function when comparing C++ strings. Both methods are used to check if two s

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How do I pass a unique_ptr argument to a constructor or a function?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Pass a unique_ptr Argument to a Constructor or a Function Are you new to move semantics in C++11 and struggling with handling unique_ptr parameters in constructors or functions? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this post, we'll address comm

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Iteration over std::vector: unsigned vs signed index variable

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ“ **Title**: Iteration over std::vector: Should You Use an Unsigned or Signed Index Variable? πŸ“Œ **Introduction**: Hey there, tech enthusiasts! πŸ’»πŸŒŸ Today, we're diving into the realm of C++ to discuss the correct way of iterating over a std::vector. πŸš€