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Understanding Generic Programming in C++

Generic programming allows algorithms to be written in terms of types that are specified later using templates. Templates support generic programming in C++ by enabling the development of reusable functions and classes that can support different data types through a single interface. For example, a template class can be used to store both integer and double values by instantiating it with the appropriate type.

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Understanding Generic Programming in C++

Generic programming allows algorithms to be written in terms of types that are specified later using templates. Templates support generic programming in C++ by enabling the development of reusable functions and classes that can support different data types through a single interface. For example, a template class can be used to store both integer and double values by instantiating it with the appropriate type.

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Generic programming

● Generic programming is a style of computer programming in which


algorithms are written in terms of types ​to-be-specified-later that are
then ​instantiated when needed for specific types provided as
parameters.
● A significant benefit of oops is reusability of code which eliminates
redundant coding.
● An important feature of c++ called templates strengthen this benefit of
OOP and provides great flexibility to the language
● Templates support generic programming that allows to develop
reusable software components such as functions and classes ,
supporting different data type in a single framework
Example:
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
template<class T>
class weight
{
T kg;
Public:
void setdata(T x)
{
kg=x;
}
T getdata()
{
return kg;
}
};
int main()
{
weight<int>obj1;
[Link](5);
cout<<"value is:"<<[Link]()<<endl;

weight<double>obj2;
[Link](5.87657);
cout<<"value is:"<<[Link]()<<endl;
return 0;
}

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