String Theory

Test your C++ programming skills by solving the given puzzle about function overloading.

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Puzzle code

Carefully read the code given below:

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#include <iostream>
#include <string>
void serialize(const void*) { std::cout << "const void*"; }
void serialize(const std::string&) { std::cout << "const string&"; }
int main()
{
    serialize("hello world");
}

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)

hello world

B)

const void*

C)

const string&

D)

Compilation error

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

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