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Friend function

In object-oriented programming, a friend function, that is a "friend" of a given class, is a function that is given the same access as methods to private and protected data.

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Friend function

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Avg. degree1.78
Density0.222222
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Friend function

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Friend function → CoderSource

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friend class function methods functions access declared use data may programming private objects similar encapsulation two classes object-oriented given protected

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Friend functionrelated to External linksCoderSource0.60section

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