Default Arguments in C++

Default Arguments in C++ — a practical guide to C++ default arguments with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

Declare defaults in the declaration (header) typically.

Defaults

void greet(const std::string& name = "Guest") {
    std::cout << "Hi " << name << 'n';
}