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In-depth understanding of type conversion and overloading in C++
1. Type conversion operators and overloading
In C++, the name of the type (including the name of the class) itself is also an operator, that is, the type casting operator (Type Casting Operator).
1.1 Overloading of type cast operators
The type casting operator is a unary operator and can also be overloaded, but it can only be overloaded as a member function and cannot be overloaded as a global function. For example:
class MyClass {
public:
// 重载()运算符
int operator ()() {
return 0;
}
// 重载int强制类型转换
operator int() {
return 1;
}
};
Here, (类型名)对象the expression that casts the object is equivalent to 对象.operator 类型名().
2. Conversion type and explicit keyword
C++ provides us with explicitkeywords to prevent the compiler from performing implicit conversions. For example:
class MyClass {
public:
explicit MyClass(int a) {
// 构造函数体
}
};
After using explicitthe keyword, the conversion constructor can only perform explicit conversions.
3. Conversion from ordinary type to class type
3.1 Conversion constructor
A conversion constructor is a special constructor that satisfies the following conditions:
- There is only one parameter
- Parameters are basic types or other class types
For example:
class MyClass {
public:
MyClass(int a) {
// 构造函数体
}
};
4. Conversion from class type to common type
4.1 Type conversion function
Type conversion functions can be defined in C++ classes to convert class objects into other types. For example:
class MyClass {
public:
operator int() {
return 1;
}
};
Here, operator int()it is a type conversion function.
4.2 Application in Qt
In Qt, Type toType()public member functions are usually used instead of type conversion functions. For example:
QString str = "-255";
int i = str.toInt();
double d = str.toDouble();
short s = str.toShort();
This way the type conversion function will not be called by default.
5. Summary and insights
Type conversion is a very powerful feature in C++, but it needs to be used with caution. By using keywords and type conversion functions appropriately explicit, we can better control the behavior of the program.
As Bjarne Stroustrup said in "The C++ Programming Language": "Type safety is not just a constraint, it is an expressive ability."
After mastering these basics, it will be easier for you to understand how the compiler handles type conversion, allowing you to write more robust and maintainable code.
Conclusion
In our programming learning journey, understanding is an important step for us to move to a higher level. However, mastering new skills and ideas always requires time and persistence. From a psychological point of view, learning is often accompanied by constant trial and error and adjustment, which is like our brain gradually optimizing its "algorithm" for solving problems.
This is why when we encounter mistakes, we should view them as opportunities to learn and improve, not just as annoyances. By understanding and solving these problems, we can not only fix the current code, but also improve our programming skills and prevent making the same mistakes in future projects.
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