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Basic Concepts

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This section explains concepts that are critical to understanding C++. C programmers will be familiar with many of these concepts, but there are some subtle differences that can cause unexpected program results. The following topics are included:

Terms
Declarations and definitions
Scope of a C++ object or function
Program definition and linkage rules
Startup and termination
Storage classes
Types
L-values and r-values
Numerical limits

Other Resources

C++ Language Reference

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