C++11: Override and Final keyword
by The explicit override and final keywords in C++11 (Introduction to C++11) enhances the polymorphism capabilities of C++. These new features provide extra control over virtual functions to the programmer. In this post, we will discuss about these new features and their usage.
Override
The explicit override keyword overrides the marked virtual function in derived class as override version of base class virtual functions. This ensures that the overrides are done by the programmer intentionally which reduces the chances of unwanted mistakes by providing clarity and hence improves the code readability and maintainability.
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