devxlogo

Exporting Templates Under C++

Exporting Templates Under C++

Question:
How do I create a template library so that I can export templates and use them in different programs?

Answer:
I’m not sure I understand what you mean by “export templates.” You can either create a collection of .cpp files, each containing a definition (not just a declaration!) of a template, and #include it in every program that uses this template.

There is another way of doing it?namely, using the export keyword. However, at present, I don’t know of any compiler that supports this feature; so, practically, there is only one way to reuse templates?the one described above.

See also  Professionalism Starts in Your Inbox: Keys to Presenting Your Best Self in Email
devxblackblue

About Our Editorial Process

At DevX, we’re dedicated to tech entrepreneurship. Our team closely follows industry shifts, new products, AI breakthroughs, technology trends, and funding announcements. Articles undergo thorough editing to ensure accuracy and clarity, reflecting DevX’s style and supporting entrepreneurs in the tech sphere.

See our full editorial policy.

About Our Journalist