C++ Operator Overloading

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Is operator overloading for classes and structs always resolved at compile-time?

Svisstack · Accepted Answer · 2010-11-02 12:20:32Z

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Yes, always.

answered Nov 2, 2010 at 12:20

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Lort Over a year ago

I wondered because apparently it isn't in Delphi, because there are speed differences

Björn Pollex Over a year ago

@Lort: This sort of information should be part of your question.

nakiya · Accepted Answer · 2010-11-02 12:21:10Z

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Yes. Only dynamic type-specific behavior achievable in C++ is through virtual member functions.

answered Nov 2, 2010 at 12:21

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Steve Jessop Over a year ago

And note that operator overloads can be virtual member functions. The overload is still resolved at compile-time, though, so the answer is correct. It's the override which is dynamic.

Dan Over a year ago

@Steve - nice distinction & explanation.

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