Creating Your Own Types (Type Aliasing)
Programmer-defined data types are one of the most powerful capabilities a language can give you to clarify your understanding of a program. They protect your program against unforeseen changes and make it easier to read—all without requiring you to design, construct, or test new classes. If you're using C, C++, or another language that allows user-defined types, take advantage of them!
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In many cases, it's better to create a class than to create a simple data type. For details, see Chapter 6.
To appreciate the power of type creation, suppose you're writing a program to convert coordinates in an ...
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