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Re: [LC++]Pure Virtual Functions and Derived Classes
That's not what the man was asking, eventhough your answer is correct as
well, but the real answer should be : yes , it's true.
The derived class must contain a definition of derived PURE virtual
function ( that's not true regarding ordinar virtual function ).
Regards,
Uri
Shaul Karl
<shaulka@bezeqint.net> To: Paul M Foster <paulf@quillandmouse.com>, Linux C++ List
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29/04/02 10:20
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tuxcpprogramming
> Is is true that where you have a pure virtual function in a base class,
> your derived classes _must_ contain a definition of that virtual
> function? Sample code:
>
> class alpha
> {
> private:
> int x;
> public:
> alpha() {x = 0;}
> virtual void increment();
> virtual void decrement();
> virtual void turn_sideways() = 0;
> };
>
> class bravo : public alpha
> {
> public:
> void increment() { x += 1; }
> void decrement() { x -= 1; }
> // notice no reference to turn_sideways()
> };
>
>
>
> Paul
>
A class containing (or inheriting) one or more pure virtual
functions is recognized as an abstract base class by the compiler.
An attempt to create an independent class object of an abstract
base class results in a compile-time error.
Taken from `The C++ primer', 3rd edition, page 927.
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Shaul Karl
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