What is the purpose of the #define directive in C++?
May 10, 2010 · 0 in C or C++ #define allows you to create preprocessor Macros. In the normal C or C++ build process the first thing that happens is that the PreProcessor runs, the …
What is the difference between #define and const? [duplicate]
The #define directive is a preprocessor directive; the preprocessor replaces those macros by their body before the compiler even sees it. Think of it as an automatic search and replace of your …
c++ - 'static const' vs. '#define' - Stack Overflow
Oct 28, 2009 · Is it better to use static const variables than #define preprocessor? Or does it maybe depend on the context? What are advantages/disadvantages for each method?
Why do most C developers use define instead of const?
Mar 4, 2017 · #define simply substitutes a name with its value. Furthermore, a #define 'd constant may be used in the preprocessor: you can use it with #ifdef to do conditional compilation …
What's the difference in practice between inline and #define?
Aug 24, 2010 · Macros (created with #define) are always replaced as written, and can have double-evaluation problems. inline on the other hand, is purely advisory - the compiler is free …
c++ - Declaring a function using #define - Stack Overflow
Jul 9, 2018 · The #define version is still a macro. The code is expanded at the invocation site. It has all the expected problems (with macros) including namespace pollution and unexpected …
Array format for #define (C preprocessor) - Stack Overflow
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What is the scope of a #define? - Stack Overflow
Jul 6, 2016 · What is the scope of a #define? I have a question regarding the scope of a #define for C/C++ and am trying to bet understand the preprocessor. Let's say I have a project …
Advantage and disadvantages of #define vs. constants?
Dec 22, 2009 · Can someone point out the advantages and disadvantages of using #define versus constants? Most of my work is done in C and Objective-C.
Why are #ifndef and #define used in C++ header files?
I have been seeing code like this usually in the start of header files: #ifndef HEADERFILE_H #define HEADERFILE_H And at the end of the file is #endif What is the purpose of this?