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  1. c++ - What does ## in a #define mean? - Stack Overflow

    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 …

  2. How can I use #if inside #define in the C preprocessor?

    How can I use #if inside #define in the C preprocessor? Asked 15 years, 7 months ago Modified 8 months ago Viewed 51k times

  3. How can I define a define in C? - Stack Overflow

    The question is if users can define new macros in a macro, not if they can use macros in macros.

  4. What is the purpose of the #define directive in C++?

    May 10, 2010 · 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 …

  5. c++ - Why use #define instead of a variable - Stack Overflow

    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.

  6. Why do most C developers use define instead of const?

    Mar 4, 2017 · #define simply substitutes a name with its value. Furthermore, a #define 'd constant may be used in the preprocessor: you can use it with #ifdef to do conditional compilation …

  7. c - #Define VS Variable - Stack Overflow

    Jun 18, 2012 · #define WIDTH 10 is a preprocessor directive that allows you to specify a name (WIDTH) and its replacement text (10). The preprocessor parses the source file and each …

  8. What is the difference between #define and const? [duplicate]

    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 …

  9. What's the difference in practice between inline and #define?

    Nov 27, 2015 · As the title says; what's the difference in practice between the inline keyword and the #define preprocessor directive?

  10. c++ - 'static const' vs. '#define' - Stack Overflow

    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?