A Strange Assignment

Test your C++ programming skills by solving the given puzzle about temporary materilization.

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Puzzle code

Carefully read the code given below:

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#include <iostream>
#include <string>
std::string getName()
{
    return "Alice";
}
int main()
{
    std::string name{"Bob"};
    getName() = name;
    std::cout << "Assigned to a function!\n";
}

Your task: Guess the output

Try to guess the output of the above code. Attempt the following quiz to assess your understanding.

Q

What is the expected output of the above code?

A)

Assigned to a function!

B)

Undefined behavior

C)

Compilation error

D)

Runtime error

Let’s discuss this code and output together in the next lesson.

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