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Modern C++ - The Machine Model · 4:15
Passing and Returning Values
Does a function get its own copy or share the original? Pass by value vs reference vs const reference, Stroustrup's rule of thumb for what to copy, why you must never return a reference to a local, copy elision for big return values, return type deduction, and structured bindings.
You will learn
- Choose between pass by value, reference and const reference
- Spot and avoid dangling references
- Explain copy elision for large return values
- Use return type deduction and structured bindings