template

[Bill Cunningham]

I just thought I'd ask what a template was and what's it's purpose. I've
came across it I browsing code before.

Bill

 

[Ian Collins]

I just thought I'd ask what a template was and what's it's purpose. I've
came across it I browsing code before.

Danger! Danger! Bill alert.

GIYF

 

[jacob navia]

Le 26/02/12 21:59, Bill Cunningham a écrit :

I just thought I'd ask what a template was and what's it's purpose. I've
came across it I browsing code before.

Bill

tem·plate   [tem-plit]
noun

1.
a pattern, mold, or the like, usually consisting of a thin plate of wood
or metal, serving as a gauge or guide in mechanical work.

2.
anything that determines or serves as a pattern; a model:

"You can use my notes as a template for employee evaluations."

 

[Nick Keighley]

    I just thought I'd ask what a template was and what's it's purpose. I've
came across it I browsing code before.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_(C++)

 

[Paul N]

    I just thought I'd ask what a template was and what's it's purpose. I've
came across it I browsing code before.

One of my two C++ compilers is Turbo C++, and it says:

"The keyword template is reserved for future use."