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Class Template CPP

A class template in C++ allows the creation of a generic class that can operate with various data types using template parameters, enhancing code reusability and type flexibility. The syntax involves defining a class with the 'template' keyword and using a placeholder type 'T'. An example demonstrates the 'Box' class template, which can store different data types, showcasing its advantages in eliminating redundancy and promoting maintainable code.

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Class Template CPP

A class template in C++ allows the creation of a generic class that can operate with various data types using template parameters, enhancing code reusability and type flexibility. The syntax involves defining a class with the 'template' keyword and using a placeholder type 'T'. An example demonstrates the 'Box' class template, which can store different data types, showcasing its advantages in eliminating redundancy and promoting maintainable code.

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Class Template in C++ - Explanation (10 Marks)

Class Template in C++ - Explanation (10 Marks)

Definition:

A class template in C++ allows you to create a generic class that works with different data types

using template parameters.

It is part of generic programming and supports code reusability and type flexibility.

Key Features:

- Defined using the 'template' keyword.

- Allows a single class definition to work with multiple data types.

- Promotes type safety, code reuse, and flexibility.

- Avoids code duplication for similar classes handling different data types.

Syntax:

template <class T>

class ClassName {

T var;

public:

void setData(T value);

T getData();

};

Program Example:

#include <iostream>

using namespace std;


// Class Template

template <class T>

class Box {

T value;

public:

void setData(T val) {

value = val;

T getData() {

return value;

};

int main() {

Box<int> intBox;

Box<float> floatBox;

intBox.setData(100);

floatBox.setData(25.75f);

cout << "Integer Value: " << intBox.getData() << endl;

cout << "Float Value: " << floatBox.getData() << endl;

return 0;

}
Output:

Integer Value: 100

Float Value: 25.75

Explanation:

- 'Box' is a class template that can store values of any type 'T'.

- Two objects are created: 'intBox' for int and 'floatBox' for float.

- The same class definition works for both data types.

- This saves the need to define separate classes for each data type.

Advantages:

- Eliminates redundancy.

- Promotes reusable, maintainable, and type-safe code.

- Supports Generic Programming.

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