Explicitly Define Datatype in Python Function Asked 8 years, 3 months ago Modified 2 years, 1 month ago Viewed 101k times

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 …

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?

There are multiple problems with your macro: it expands to a statement, so you cannot use it as an expression the arguments are not properly parenthesized in the expansion: invoking this …

May 14, 2011 · What is the point of #define in C++? I've only seen examples where it's used in place of a "magic number" but I don't see the point in just giving that value to a variable instead.

In other words, when the compiler starts building your code, no #define statements or anything like that is left. A good way to understand what the preprocessor does to your code is to get …

Aug 24, 2010 · 2 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 …

How do I define a function with optional arguments? Asked 13 years, 4 months ago Modified 1 year ago Viewed 1.2m times

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 …

Probably a naïve question - I used to program 20 years ago and haven't coded much since. My memory of how the C preprocessor works has atrophied significantly since then... I am writing …