What are functors in C++?

Overview

In C++, a functor(function object) is the object of a class or struct, which we can call a function.

It overloads the function-call operator() so that it allows us to use the object as a function.

Create a functor in C++

class Test 
{
  public:
    void operator()()
    {
      // function body
    }
};
int main()
{
    Test temp;
    temp();
}

Here in this syntax, we’re overloading the function call operator (). This would help us to call the object just like the function.

Example

Explanation

• Line –2: We import the standard input and output libraries.

• Line 3: We create a Test class.

• Line 6–9: We overload the function call operator (), which simply prints a message.

• Line 11: We write a main driver for the program.

• Line 13: We create an object of the Test class, which is known as a temp.

• Line 14: We call the temp object by using the () operator.