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C++ Coding Standards: Take Parameters Appropriately by Value, (Smart) Pointer, or Reference

Choosing well among values, references, and pointers for parameters is good habit that maximizes both safety and efficiency. This chapter from Herb Sutter and Andrei Alexandrescu will help you do just that.
This chapter is from the book

This chapter is from the book

C++ Coding Standards: 101 Rules, Guidelines, and Best PracticesC++ Coding Standards: 101 Rules, Guidelines, and Best Practices

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This chapter is from the book

This chapter is from the book

C++ Coding Standards: 101 Rules, Guidelines, and Best PracticesC++ Coding Standards: 101 Rules, Guidelines, and Best Practices

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Summary

Parameterize well: Distinguish among input, output, and input/output parameters, and between value and reference parameters. Take them appropriately.

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