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49: C++ Preprocessor. This Is Old Magic.

Feb 03, 201612 min
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Episode description

The preprocessor is old, primitive, and strong. But you need to understand its strengths to use it effectively. It adds capabilities that the C++ compiler cannot come close to duplicating on its own.
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