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In C++ source, what is the effect of extern “C”?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1041866/in-c-source-what-is-the-effect-of-extern-c

make it static Linkage from C to objects defined in other languages and to objects defined in C from other languages is implementation.. in other languages and to objects defined in C from other languages is implementation defined and language dependent. Only where..

What is a “translation unit” in C++

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1106149/what-is-a-translation-unit-in-c

related only to C or it can be used with other programming languages I might already use it without knowing the term.... c share..

“C subset of C++” -> Where not ? examples? [closed]

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1201593/c-subset-of-c-where-not-examples

these details are. I've never seen one. c c programming languages share improve this question If you compare C89 with C then..

Most vexing parse: why doesn't A a(()); work?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1424510/most-vexing-parse-why-doesnt-a-a-work

is valid. For example 0 compiles To learn more about how languages are defined and how compilers work you should learn about Formal..

Why use pointers? [closed]

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/162941/why-use-pointers

C programming after coding a few projects with high level languages. Basically I have three questions Why use pointers over normal..

What is the difference between #include <filename> and #include “filename”?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/21593/what-is-the-difference-between-include-filename-and-include-filename

#include &ldquo filename&rdquo In the C and C programming languages what is the difference between using angle brackets and using..

Undefined, unspecified and implementation-defined behavior

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2397984/undefined-unspecified-and-implementation-defined-behavior

that can be surprising to programmers coming from other languages. Basically it is possible to write C programs that do not behave..

Regular cast vs. static_cast vs. dynamic_cast

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/28002/regular-cast-vs-static-cast-vs-dynamic-cast

for almost twenty years but there's one aspect of these languages that I've never really understood. I've obviously used regular..

std::wstring VS std::string

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/402283/stdwstring-vs-stdstring

a memory issue then you should know than for most western languages UTF 8 text will use less memory than the same UTF 16 one. Still.. use less memory than the same UTF 16 one. Still for other languages chinese japanese etc. the memory used will be either the same..

Stack,Static and Heap in C++

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/408670/stack-static-and-heap-in-c

allocating variables in the heap I heard that others languages incorporate a garbage collector so you don't have to worry about.. handle their dynamic memory allocations. Some other languages like Python would be horrible without GC so I think it comes..

What are the barriers to understanding pointers and what can be done to overcome them?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5727/what-are-the-barriers-to-understanding-pointers-and-what-can-be-done-to-overcome

be more of this for various types of runtimes and languages like 8 or 12 bytes. It is imperative that whatever values are.. language to give you its number but most programming languages and runtimes tries to hide the fact that there is a number beneath..

Where and why do I have to put the “template” and “typename” keywords?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/610245/where-and-why-do-i-have-to-put-the-template-and-typename-keywords

example t f How should this be parsed Usually for simple languages for parsing you don't need to know the meaning of a name but..

Can a local variable's memory be accessed outside its scope?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6441218/can-a-local-variables-memory-be-accessed-outside-its-scope

even be there anymore C is not going to stop you. Safer languages than C solve this problem by restricting your power by having.. very hard to figure out who messed it up. More memory safe languages solve this problem by restricting your power. In normal C# there..

Why should `new` be used as little as possible?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6500313/why-should-new-be-used-as-little-as-possible

technique for local variables in many programming languages. It is very very fast because it requires minimal book keeping..

Why can't variables be declared in a switch statement?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/92396/why-cant-variables-be-declared-in-a-switch-statement

by 'case' label This seems to be a limitation in other languages too. Why is this such a problem c c switch statement share..

Why does C++ use pointers? [closed]

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1081519/why-does-c-use-pointers

but they make it a lot harder to understand for beginners. Languages like F# Java Ruby Python Lua etc. get by just fine without them..

Can you start a class name with a numeric digit?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/15285787/can-you-start-a-class-name-with-a-numeric-digit

from Rationale for International Standard ”Programming Languages ”C which says ... This gives a name space for writing the numerous..

A way of achieving lazy evaluation in C++

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/16701108/a-way-of-achieving-lazy-evaluation-in-c

is definitely The Implementation of Functional Programming Languages by Simon Peyton Jones. However the modern implementation is..

Java Runtime Performance Vs Native C / C++ Code?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1984856/java-runtime-performance-vs-native-c-c-code

characteristics you're seeing today may change tomorrow. Languages don't have a speed. But to answer your specific questions There..

Why is Math.pow(0, 0) === 1?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19955968/why-is-math-pow0-0-1

as the Rationale for International Standard ”Programming Languages ”C states in the section covering IEC 60559 floating point arithmetic..

How are exceptions implemented under the hood?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1995734/how-are-exceptions-implemented-under-the-hood

they just work. I am looking for high quality material. Languages I use are Java C C# Python C so these are of most interest to..

How do I start a new CUDA project in Visual Studio 2008?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2046228/how-do-i-start-a-new-cuda-project-in-visual-studio-2008

HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft VisualStudio 9.0 Languages Language Services C C NCB Default C C Extensions .cpp .cxx .c.. HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft VisualStudio 9.0 Languages Language Services C C NCB Default C C Extensions .cpp .cxx .c..

are C functions declared in <c____> headers guaranteed to be in the global namespace as well as std?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2587445/are-c-functions-declared-in-c-headers-guaranteed-to-be-in-the-global-names

name.h as specified in ISO IEC 9899 1990 Programming Languages C Clause 7 or ISO IEC 1990 Programming Languages ”C AMENDMENT.. Languages C Clause 7 or ISO IEC 1990 Programming Languages ”C AMENDMENT 1 C Integrity Clause 7 as appropriate as if by inclusion... name.h as specified in ISO IEC 9899 1990 Programming Languages C tells me that they may be required in the global namespace..

References Needed for Implementing an Interpreter in C/C++

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/294852/references-needed-for-implementing-an-interpreter-in-c-c

Create Your Own Domain Specific and General Programming Languages recommended in the comment thread for Books On Creating Interpreted.. in the comment thread for Books On Creating Interpreted Languages . The book contains two chapters devoted to the practice of..

Can anyone quantify performance differences between C++ and Java?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/313446/can-anyone-quantify-performance-differences-between-c-and-java

This is meant to be more than a subjective questions. Languages with higher levels of abstraction frequently pay a performance..

Getting started with client-server networking

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4046404/getting-started-with-client-server-networking

or some simple multiplayer game and I'll go from there. Languages I know very well that might be useful Java C C. How do I get..