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== C++ features == | == C++ features == | ||
=== references === | |||
Use references when passing variables that will be changed to subroutines rather | |||
than the C-style method of passing pointers. | |||
When passing variables that are large, but will not be changed in a subroutine (read-only) | |||
, consider using 'const' references. This helps avoid overflowing the finite stack capacity | |||
of a program while still ensuring that read-only access is enforced. | |||
=== C++11 features === | === C++11 features === | ||
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C++11 features are generally allowed. Check if the feature you want to | C++11 features are generally allowed. Check if the feature you want to | ||
use has been already used. If not, ask on the mailing list. | use has been already used. If not, ask on the mailing list. | ||
=== std::string === | === std::string === | ||