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  1. 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 …

  2. MSBuild: set a specific preprocessor #define in the command line

    Our solution was to use an environment variable with /D defines in it, combined with the Additional Options box in Visual Studio. In Visual Studio, add an environment variable macro, …

  3. Why are #ifndef and #define used in C++ header files?

    I have been seeing code like this usually in the start of header files: #ifndef HEADERFILE_H #define HEADERFILE_H And at the end of the file is #endif What is the purpose of this?

  4. 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 …

  5. c# - How do you use #define? - Stack Overflow

    Oct 30, 2013 · 8 #define is used to define compile-time constants that you can use with #if to include or exclude bits of code.

  6. Array format for #define (C preprocessor) - Stack Overflow

    Probably a naïve question - I used to program 20 years ago and haven't coded much since. My memory of how the C preprocessor works has atrophied significantly since then... I am writing …

  7. What is the scope of a #define? - Stack Overflow

    Jul 6, 2016 · What is the scope of a #define? I have a question regarding the scope of a #define for C/C++ and am trying to bet understand the preprocessor. Let's say I have a project …

  8. How do I define a function with optional arguments?

    How do I define a function with optional arguments? Asked 13 years, 8 months ago Modified 1 year, 4 months ago Viewed 1.2m times

  9. 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?

  10. c preprocessor - Is there a good reason for always enclosing a …

    #define _add_penguin(a) penguin ## a #define add_penguin(a) _add_penguin(a) #define WIDTH (100) #define HEIGHT 200 add_penguin(HEIGHT) // expands to penguin200 …