Oct 28, 2009 · Is it better to use static const variables than #define preprocessor? Or does it maybe depend on the context? What are advantages/disadvantages for each method?

It is possible to use anything in #define - you just need to be careful about the preprocessor. See @Saeed's answer below.

Nov 27, 2015 · 0 in C or C++ #define allows you to create preprocessor Macros. In the normal C or C++ build process the first thing that happens is that the PreProcessor runs, the …

May 14, 2011 · What is the point of #define in C++? I've only seen examples where it's used in place of a "magic number" but I don't see the point in just giving that value to a variable instead.

Aug 24, 2010 · 2 Macros (created with #define) are always replaced as written, and can have double-evaluation problems. inline on the other hand, is purely advisory - the compiler is free …

In other words, when the compiler starts building your code, no #define statements or anything like that is left. A good way to understand what the preprocessor does to your code is to get …

The #define directive is a preprocessor directive; the preprocessor replaces those macros by their body before the compiler even sees it. Think of it as an automatic search and replace of your …

Aug 19, 2008 · The main use-case for #define is for conditional compilation (where it can be very useful). You're correct that using #define for symbols and (please don't do it) macros, is not a …

1 #define is a special "before compile" directive in C# (it derives from the old C preprocessor directives) that defines a preprocessor symbol. Coupled with #if, depending on what symbols …

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