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CppOperatorOverloading

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(C++) operator overloading

The technique of defining (or overloading) an operator. This can be beneficial for self-made classes.

Preserve natural semantics for overloaded operators [1]. Consider overloading to avoid implicit type conversions [2].

Examples of operator overloading:

• stream out operator ( << )
• multiplication ( * )
• divide equals ( /= )

References

• 1) Herb Sutter and Andrei Alexandrescu. C++ coding standards: 101 rules, guidelines, and best practices. ISBN: 0-32-111358-6, Item 26: Preserve natural semantics for overloaded operators
• 2) Herb Sutter and Andrei Alexandrescu. C++ coding standards: 101 rules, guidelines, and best practices. ISBN: 0-32-111358-6, Item 29: Consider overloading to avoid implicit type conversions.

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