can a friend function be used as constructor

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its just it....!!!

reply with a one or more examples.....simple though

Posted 26-Sep-15 22:33pm

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Not as a plain constructor.
If the Named Constructor Idiom in C++[^] makes any sense is up to you.
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Andi

Posted 27-Sep-15 0:17am

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KarstenK · Accepted Answer · 2015-09-26T23:05:00

It is possible but makes no sense, because a friend function is external but must call class code.

The interface would be like:

C++

MyClass* friendConstructor();

You should learn to write "clean code" and avoid so tricky stuff. You better use your time and learn the basics. Life is too short to waiste it. ;-)