Callbacks and Function Pointers

An introduction to first-class functions, function pointers, and the flexible design options that they unlock

Ryan McCombe
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Function Pointer Performance
How do function pointers affect performance compared to direct function calls?
Improving Function Pointer Syntax Readability
Is there a way to make function pointer syntax more readable without using std::function?
Function Pointers and Overloading
How do function pointers interact with function overloading?
Function Pointers and Templates
How do function pointers interact with function templates?
Function Pointers and Default Arguments
Can we use function pointers with functions that have default arguments?
std::function vs Raw Function Pointers
Are there any limitations or drawbacks to using std::function instead of raw function pointers?
Arrays of Function Pointers
Is it possible to have an array of function pointers?