Member Function Pointers and Binding

Explore advanced techniques for working with class member functions

Ryan McCombe
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Why Use Member Function Pointers?
Why do we need member function pointers when we can just call methods directly?
std::mem_fn() and Code Readability
How does using std::mem_fn() improve code readability compared to raw function pointers?
Const Member Function Pointers
How can we handle member function pointers for const member functions?
Virtual Member Function Pointers
Is it possible to create a pointer to a virtual member function? What are the implications?
Function Pointers with Abstract Base Classes
Can we use member function pointers with abstract base classes and derived classes?
Templated Member Function Pointers
How can we use member function pointers with templated member functions?
Function Pointers with Default Arguments
Can we use member function pointers with member functions that have default arguments?
Member Function Pointers and Multiple Inheritance
How do we work with member function pointers in the context of multiple inheritance?
Using Pointers to Non-Public Member Functions
Can we use member function pointers with non-public (protected or private) member functions? If so, how?