const Functions
Explore how const member functions in C++ prevent modification of member variables and enhance code safety. Understand when and why to declare functions as const, and learn their interaction with static members and other functions to improve program correctness and maintainability.
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Introduction
Should we declare a member function as const whenever possible?
Yes, we should! It clarifies design intent, improves readability, and allows the compiler to catch more errors. We might even benefit from some optimizations sometimes.
const Functions
First of all, what is a const function?
A ...