Templates and Header Files

Learn how to separate class templates into declarations and definitions while avoiding common linker errors

Ryan McCombe
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Template Performance: Inline vs. Separate Files
Are there performance differences between inline template definitions and separate implementation files?
Template Specialization in Separate Files
How do I handle template specialization when using separate implementation files?
Nested Template Classes in Separate Files
How do I handle nested template classes when separating declarations and definitions?
Extern Templates with Separate Files
What are the implications of using extern templates with separate implementation files?
Concepts and Constraints with Separate Files
How can I use concepts and constraints with template classes split across files?
Compile-Time Optimizations for Separate Templates
Are there any compile-time optimizations I can use with separated template implementations?
Precompiled Headers with Template Classes
Can I use precompiled headers with template classes split across files?