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Operator Overloading Viva QA

Operator overloading in C++ allows redefining operator behavior for user-defined types, enhancing code readability. Not all operators can be overloaded, and operator precedence cannot be changed. Differences exist between member and friend functions for operator overloading, with friend functions providing access to private members and being useful when the left operand is not a class object.

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Operator Overloading Viva QA

Operator overloading in C++ allows redefining operator behavior for user-defined types, enhancing code readability. Not all operators can be overloaded, and operator precedence cannot be changed. Differences exist between member and friend functions for operator overloading, with friend functions providing access to private members and being useful when the left operand is not a class object.

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Operator Overloading - Viva Q&A Summary

1. Fundamentals of Operator Overloading

Q: What is operator overloading?

A: Operator overloading is a feature in C++ that allows you to redefine the behavior of an operator for user-defined types

(e.g., classes).

Q: Can all operators be overloaded?

A: No. Certain operators like ::, ., .*, sizeof, and ?: cannot be overloaded.

Q: Why do we use operator overloading?

A: To make code involving objects more intuitive and readable by using standard operators (like +, -) with objects.

2. Restrictions on Operator Overloading

Q: Can we overload the sizeof operator?

A: No, the sizeof operator cannot be overloaded.

Q: Why can't we change operator precedence during overloading?

A: Operator precedence and associativity are defined by the C++ language and cannot be changed to maintain

consistency and avoid confusion.

3. Operator Functions as Class Members vs. Friend Functions

Q: What's the difference between member and friend operator functions?

A: - Member functions use the invoking object as the left operand.

- Friend functions are non-members and take both operands as arguments.

Q: When would you prefer a friend function?

A: When the left operand is not an object of the class or when external access to private members is needed.

4. Overloading Unary Operators

Q: What is a unary operator?

A: An operator that works with a single operand, like ++, --, -, !.

Q: How do you overload ++ or --?

A: By defining a function with the syntax:

ReturnType operator++(); // Prefix

ReturnType operator++(int); // Postfix

5. Overloading Binary Operators

Q: What is the syntax to overload binary operators?

A: ReturnType operator+(const ClassName& obj); // Member


Operator Overloading - Viva Q&A Summary

friend ReturnType operator+(ClassName, ClassName); // Friend

Q: Can binary operators be overloaded with friend functions?

A: Yes, especially when the left operand is not a class object or to access private members of both objects.

6. Overloading Using Friend Functions

Q: What is a friend function?

A: A non-member function that has access to the private and protected members of a class by declaring it with the friend

keyword.

Q: What are the advantages of using friend functions for overloading?

A: - Access to private members of multiple objects.

- Needed when left operand is not a class object.

- Keeps the class interface clean.

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