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Operator Overloading in C++

Operating overloading allows you to pass different variable types to the same function and produce different results. In this article Ben gives us the low-down on operator overloading in C++.

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By: Ben Watson

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December 08, 2002

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

· Operator Overloading in C++
· Definition
· Overloading =
· Overloading
· Matrix Multiplication - Overloading * Again
· Putting It All Together
· Conclusion

Operator Overloading in C++
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Operator overloading is common-place among many efficient C++ programmers. It allows you to use the same function name, but as different functions.

If this sounds confusing, then just think about it like this: you can use the same function name for as many functions as you like, but you *must* pass different variable types to each function.

In this article I will show you exactly what function overloading is, and how you can get it to work for you in C++. You should have an intermediate knowlede of C++. Any compiler will do, as I will only use ISO-standard compliant syntax.

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