Module 3
Templates & Generic Programming in C++
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Lesson 1: Class & Function Templates
1.1 Introduction to C++ Templates
Templates enable type-independent generic classes and algorithm compilation.
C++
#include <iostream>
template <typename T>
class Pair {
private:
T first, second;
public:
Pair(T a, T b) : first(a), second(b) {}
T getFirst() const { return first; }
};
int main() {
Pair<int> p(10, 20);
std::cout << p.getFirst() << std::endl;
return 0;
}