Defining Macros with Arguments
How can I define a macro that takes arguments in C++?
You can define macros with arguments using the #define
directive. Here's an example:
#include <iostream>
#define MULTIPLY(a, b) ((a) * (b))
int main() {
std::cout << MULTIPLY(3, 4) << "\n";
std::cout << MULTIPLY(2 + 3, 4 + 5) << "\n";
}
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When defining macros with arguments, it's important to surround the arguments with parentheses to ensure proper precedence. This prevents unexpected behavior when the macro is expanded with complex expressions as arguments.
Preprocessor Directives and the Build Process
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